Collocations in Use – Part 51

.Correct the collocation errors in these sentences

.N1. Temperatures expanded during the summer months and reached a record high .N2. We must change our way before it is too late .N3. They now have a sun heating system in their house; it’s very economical .N4. The desert experiences soaring heat during the day but is cold at night N5. The weather designs have changed in recent years: winters are milder, summers are hotter .N6. He has one of those mixed cars which alternates between petrol and battery power N7. The government must present green taxes so people who damage the environment pay more .N8. Vehicle transmissions are the main source of pollution in big cities .N9. We need to find alternative energy origins for private homes

:Answers

.N1. Temperatures soared during the summer months and reached a record high .N2. We must change our ways before it is too late .N3. They now have a solar heating system in their house; it’s very economical .N4. The desert experiences searing heat during the day but is cold at night Note: we say searing heat or soaring temperatures, but we do NOT say seariag temperatures or searing heat N5. The weather patterns have changed in recent years: winters are milder, summers are hotter .N6. He has one of those hybrid cars which alternates between petrol and battery power N7. The government must introduce green taxes so people who damage the environment pay more .N8. Vehicle emissions are the main source of pollution in big cities .N9. We need to find alternative energy sources for private homes