Collocations with ‘Against’: Exercises
somdn_product_pageThis Collocations with Against Exercises resource provides focused practice with collocations using the preposition against, covering meanings such as physical contact, opposition, unfair treatment, and comparison.
Students work through a mix of gap-fill and open-ended sentence tasks that help them understand and use these collocations in context. It’s ideal for homework or fast finishers after using the Collocations with Against resource in class.
This resource helps students:
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Consolidate key collocations with against
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Practise verb forms and sentence structure in context
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Build fluency and confidence through meaningful production
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Work independently or in small groups with minimal teacher guidance
It includes teacher’s notes, example answers, and British and American pronunciation support, so it’s easy to use straight away.
More Collocations with Against Exercises & Resources:
- Collocations with Against – Core Resource
- Collocations with Against Activity – Communicative Task
These materials work perfectly together to offer both guided practice and communicative extension.
This lesson comes with:
Fillable Fields – This worksheet can be completed digitally or printed.
Teacher’s Copy – Includes detailed teacher’s notes and an answer key.
Student Version – Perfect for sharing via email for online lessons.
This is most suited to B2/C1- level.
20 minutes +
Why use this Collocations with Against Exercises in class?
Learning collocations with against is important because it helps students use English more naturally and accurately. Prepositional collocations—such as be against, protest against, or decide against—are common in both spoken and written English, and knowing them enables learners to better understand English speakers and express complex ideas clearly. Mastering these collocations also supports vocabulary development and grammar awareness, improving overall fluency. By focusing on collocations with against, ESL learners can strengthen their ability to recognise patterns in language, avoid common errors, and build confidence in everyday communication.
Try these ESL Collocations with Against Exercises in class today!
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