A1 Collocation Neutral

make noise

Create sound.

Practice it

Meaning

To create sounds, often loud or unwanted.

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Cultural Background

In the US, 'make some noise' is a very common way for performers to engage an audience. In Japan, being quiet in public is highly valued, so 'making noise' is almost always a negative observation.

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Use the gerund

Remember to use 'making' after 'stop' or 'keep'.

Meaning

To create sounds, often loud or unwanted.

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Use the gerund

Remember to use 'making' after 'stop' or 'keep'.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Please stop ______ noise while I am studying.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: making

After 'stop', we use the gerund (-ing) form.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Please stop ______ noise while I am studying.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: making

After 'stop', we use the gerund (-ing) form.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Usually, but in concerts, it's good!

Related Phrases

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make a racket

synonym

To make a very loud, annoying noise.

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keep it down

contrast

To be quiet.

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