There are several different types of collocation made from combinations of verb, noun, adjective etc. Some of the most common types are:
· adverb + adjective: completely satisfied (NOT downright satisfied)
· adjective + noun: excruciating pain (NOT excruciating joy)
· noun + noun: a surge of anger (NOT a rush of anger)
· noun + verb: lions roar (NOT lions shout)
· verb + noun: commit suicide (NOT undertake suicide)
· verb + expression with preposition: burst into tears (NOT blow up in tears)
· verb + adverb: wave frantically (NOT wave feverishly)
