Collocations C1 (make a compelling case; pose a threat…) – Gramática inglesa C1

1) Mapa rápido

make / do / take / give / raise pose a threat, reach a conclusion highly unlikely, deeply rooted make a compelling case, provide insight mitigate risk, trigger a reaction play a key role, face a challenge

Natural: pose a threat · raise an issue
NO natural: *make a threat · *rise an issue

Natural: make a compelling case
Más débil: give a good argument

La gramática puede estar bien, pero solo ciertas combinaciones suenan auténticas y de alto nivel.

Aprende collocations por bloques (“play a key role”) en lugar de palabras sueltas. Así se pegan más fácil a tu memoria.

2) Verbos “comodín” en collocations avanzadas

Algunos verbos se combinan constantemente con sustantivos específicos en contextos académicos y profesionales.

Verbo	Collocations frecuentes (C1)	Ejemplos
make	make a compelling case make a distinction make a contribution make a prediction make a concession	The author makes a compelling case* for remote work.* This study makes an important contribution* to the field.*
pose	pose a threat pose a risk pose a challenge pose a question	Climate change poses a serious threat* to coastal cities.* The new policy poses several challenges* for managers.*
raise	raise an issue raise a question raise awareness raise a concern	The results raise important questions* about the method.* The campaign raised awareness* of mental health.*
provide / offer	provide evidence provide insight offer an explanation offer an alternative	The data provide strong evidence* for this hypothesis.* The interview offered valuable insight* into user behaviour.*
reach / draw	reach a conclusion reach an agreement draw a distinction draw a parallel	We can reach the conclusion* that more research is needed.* The author draws a parallel* between anxiety and performance.*

Muchas collocations C1 aparecen en introducción y conclusión de ensayos: make a case, pose a question, draw a conclusion…

3) Adjetivo + sustantivo y adverbio + adjetivo

Collocations con adjetivos y adverbios dan un tono mucho más sofisticado que siempre decir very good / very bad.

Tipo	Collocations	Ejemplos
Adj + sustantivo (académico)	compelling argument sound evidence widespread belief underlying assumption key factor long-term impact	The study is based on sound evidence. One underlying assumption* is that technology is neutral.*
Adv + adj	highly unlikely deeply rooted widely accepted largely dependent increasingly common particularly relevant	The idea is widely accepted* among experts.* Such behaviour is deeply rooted* in the company culture.*
Adj + prep + sustantivo	compatible with data consistent with findings aware of risks resistant to change	The results are consistent with* previous research.* Some employees are resistant to* change.*

Simple: It is very important to consider context.
C1: It is particularly important to consider context.

Simple: There is a big effect on learning.
C1: There is a significant impact on learning.

4) Collocations típicas de ensayo y presentación

Estas combinaciones son oro puro para writing / speaking académico.

Función	Collocations	Ejemplos
Introducir tema	raise the issue of… provide some background outline the structure focus primarily on…	This essay raises the issue of* online privacy.* First, I will outline the structure* of the presentation.*
Argumentar	make a compelling case challenge the assumption support the claim highlight the importance of…	The author challenges the assumption* that exams are neutral.* The results support the claim* that sleep matters.*
Comparar / contrastar	draw a distinction draw a parallel stand in contrast to… share several similarities	The article draws a distinction* between access and quality.* This approach stands in contrast to* traditional methods.*
Cerrar / concluir	reach the conclusion point to the need for… call for further research raise important implications	The study points to the need* for further research.* We reach the conclusion* that a hybrid model is preferable.*

Puedes memorizar mini-bloques para tu ensayo: raise the issue of… · make a compelling case for… · call for further research.

5) Collocations con riesgo, cambio y efectos

Muy frecuentes en temas de sociedad, tecnología, economía y salud.

Área	Collocations	Ejemplos
Riesgo / amenaza	pose a threat pose a risk mitigate risk minimise impact	Automation poses a serious risk* to some jobs.* Regulation can mitigate the risks* of new technology.*
Efecto / consecuencia	have a significant impact have far-reaching consequences trigger a reaction bring about change	The decision may have far-reaching consequences. The crisis triggered a strong reaction* from the public.*
Papel / responsabilidad	play a key role bear the responsibility take ownership of… be held accountable for…	Leaders play a key role* in shaping company culture.* Managers are held accountable for* team results.*

Simple: Technology creates big problems.
C1: Technology poses serious challenges and has far-reaching consequences.

6) Errores típicos con collocations C1

Incorrecto	Problema	Versión natural
make a threat	En este contexto formal se usa pose, no make.	pose a threat
do a conclusion	El verbo es reach / draw.	reach / draw a conclusion
strong evidence very big	Mejor usar collocations establecidas.	strong / compelling evidence overwhelming evidence
raise a risk	Normalmente combinamos raise con concern / issue.	raise a concern / raise an issue pose a risk
very very important	Repetición poco natural en C1.	particularly / highly / extremely important

Cuando dudes, piensa: “¿He visto esta combinación escrita por nativos?” Si no, quizá exista una collocation más natural.

7) Mini-práctica

Completa con el verbo más natural (make, pose, raise, provide, reach, draw):
a) The study ________ a compelling case for changing the policy.
b) Social media ________ a serious threat to privacy.
c) The results ________ strong evidence that sleep affects learning.
d) The campaign ________ awareness of mental health issues.
e) We can ________ the conclusion that flexibility matters more than salary.
f) The author ________ a clear distinction between access and quality.
Elige la collocation más natural:
a) The decision will (do a big impact / have a significant impact) on employees.
b) The report (says very important things / highlights the importance) of training.
c) The organisation (puts a threat / poses a threat) to local communities.
d) The study (makes a background / provides some background) on the topic.
e) The crisis (brings a big reaction / triggers a strong reaction) in the media.
Mejora estas frases usando collocations C1 (mantén la idea general):
a) This problem is very big and very serious.
b) The article talks about important differences between the two models.
c) The study says there are many bad consequences for the environment.
d) The author thinks that exams are not fair.
e) The new law makes a lot of problems for small companies.
Completa con un adverbio adecuado (highly, deeply, widely, largely, increasingly, particularly):
a) The idea is ________ accepted among experts.
b) Such attitudes are ________ rooted in tradition.
c) Remote work is ________ common in the tech sector.
d) The success of the project is ________ dependent on funding.
e) This question is ________ relevant for young people.
f) The results are ________ unlikely to change in the short term.
(Producción guiada) Escribe un párrafo breve (80–100 palabras) sobre trabajo remoto, redes sociales o educación online donde uses:
• 3 collocations verb + sustantivo (por ej. pose a threat, make a case, raise an issue)
• 2 collocations adverbio + adjetivo (por ej. widely accepted, deeply rooted)
• 1 collocation con “impact / consequence / role / responsibility”.

Respuestas ejemplo (orientativas):
1) a) makes a compelling case
b) poses a serious threat
c) provide(s) strong evidence
d) raised awareness
e) reach the conclusion
f) draws a clear distinction

2) a) have a significant impact
b) highlights the importance
c) poses a threat
d) provides some background
e) triggers a strong reaction

3) Posibles soluciones:
a) This problem poses a serious challenge and may have far-reaching consequences.
b) The article draws attention to important differences between the two models.
c) The study shows that there are significant negative consequences for the environment.
d) The author argues that exams are not entirely fair.
e) The new law creates considerable difficulties for small companies.

4) a) widely accepted
b) deeply rooted
c) increasingly common
d) largely dependent
e) particularly relevant
f) highly unlikely

5) Respuesta libre; revisa que las collocations que uses sean combinaciones habituales y coherentes con el contexto.

8) Próximo paso

Continúa con Register & tone (formal, neutral, coloquial – ajustes), donde aprenderás a adaptar tu vocabulario y estructuras para sonar más formal o más coloquial según la situación, manteniendo el nivel C1.