Collocation
give a talk
Definition
to deliver a spoken presentation to an audience, often on a specific topic
'give a talk' is a common English collocation. to deliver a spoken presentation to an audience, often on a specific topic
give + a talk
“She will give a talk on climate change at the university tomorrow.”
Examples
- Our teacher will _____ a talk about study skills tomorrow.
- He _____ a talk to the class about his trip to Japan.
- I’m going to _____ a talk at the local library this weekend.
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- The scientist _____ a talk on renewable energy at the conference.
- She has been invited to _____ a talk about mental health at work.
- We’ll _____ a talk to new employees during orientation.
- By the end of the month, he will have _____ a talk in every department.
- If you’re nervous about _____ a talk, practice in front of a friend first.
- The keynote speaker is scheduled to _____ a talk right after lunch.
More verb + article + nouns
- make a promise to state that you will definitely do something or that something will happen
- make a plan to decide in advance what you will do and how you will do it
- make a suggestion to propose an idea or possible plan for others to consider
- make a list to write down items in an organized way, usually to plan or remember things
- make a noise to produce a sound, often unwanted or noticeable