Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language
2.4Vocabulary: words, phrasal verbs, collocations and idioms
Vocabulary: words, phrasal verbs, collocations and idioms in Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
Subtopic70 practice questions4 lessons
Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 2.4.1Use a range of appropriate vocabulary, including set phrases, collocations and idioms, and avoid repetition by using synonyms (W3).
Lessons
- Full access
Homophones, homographs and confusable words
25 min
- Full access
Idioms, proverbs and collocations
25 min
- Full access
Synonyms and antonyms: choosing the precise word
25 min
- Full access
Word formation: prefixes, suffixes and word families
25 min
Join to read every lesson, or see what Full access includes.
Sample question
A sample question on this topic. Answer it, check it, then read the worked answer.
Turn Vocabulary: words, phrasal verbs, collocations and idioms into a strength.
Practise with instant marking, see your mastery grow and get a study plan built around your exam date.