Using Collocation to Boost Your IELTS Score-Key Word:Need

Key Word:Need

Verb+Need

1. Use the correct form of these verbs:

1. The theft of the Rembrandt last weekend clearly______the need for better security measures at the Palace.
2. The main advantage of credit cards is that they______the need to carry cash around.
3. The director______the need for co-operation between workers and management if the company was to get out of its current difficulties.
4. More nurseries will have to be built to______the need for high-quality child care.
5. The government says that it______the need for immediate legislation to combat racism in the workplace.
6. I know you’re getting out of hospital today, but you’re welcome to come back and talk any time – if ever you______the need.

Common Adjective Collocations

2. Complete the sentences below with the more natural adjective collocation:

1. United Nations officials say that the most______need is for earth-moving equipment. (urgent/anxious)
2. My father’s illness is long-term, so he’s in______need of treatment. (continual/constant)
3. Student numbers are increasing year by year, so there’s a______need for cheap rented accommodation around the university. (growing/expanding)
4. As winter approaches the refugees are in______need of warmth, food and shelter. (terrible/desperate)
5. There’s a______need for more help for old people living at home on their own. (big/clear)
6. When the second Gulf War ended, there was a______need for clean water, medical supplies and stable government. (pressurised/pressing)

Expressions with Prepositions

3. Use a suitable preposition in the sentences:

1. Our organisation tries to help those most______need of psychiatric help.
2. I’m going outside. I’m in need______some fresh air.
3. There’s no need______all this shouting. Can’t we discuss this quietly?
4. I think we’re all______need of a break.

Different Needs

4. Complete the sentences below with the following:

1. My wife teaches children with______needs. Many of them have severe learning difficulties.
2. A family in Eritrea doesn’t need much money to survive. About £10 a week is enough to cover all their______needs.
3. The government is investing in training so that the country will be able to meet the______needs of industry.
4. Without an increase in the number of nuclear power stations, I don’t see how our existing system is going to meet the______needs of this country in ten years’ time.
5. Our fitness trainers put together a personal programme to suit your______needs.
6. Good parents are sensitive both to the physical and______needs of their children.

Answer Key

Ex 1:

1. illustrates
2. eliminate
3. stressed
4. meet
5. recognises
6. feel

Ex 2:

1. urgent
2. constant
3. growing
4. desperate
5. clear
6. pressing

Ex 3:

1. in
2. of
3.  for
4.  in

Ex 4:

1. special
2. basic
3. future
4. energy
5. individual
6. emotional

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