Below is a list of 20 very common verbs at B1 level, suitable for general communication, exams, and everyday contexts.
achieve
avoid
decide
develop
expect
explain
improve
include
increase
manage
offer
prevent
realize
reduce
refuse
suggest
support
treat
provide
consider
Below are the first 10 verbs from the list.
1. achieve
Collocations:
achieve success
achieve a goal
Examples:
She worked hard to achieve success at school.
With practice, you can achieve your goal.
Many students want to achieve success in their future careers.
2. avoid
Collocations:
avoid mistakes
avoid problems
Examples:
Try to avoid mistakes when you write an essay.
He left early to avoid problems with traffic.
Good planning helps you avoid problems.
3. decide
Collocations:
decide to do something
decide on something
Examples:
She decided to study English abroad.
We need to decide on a place to meet.
He finally decided to change his job.
4. develop
Collocations:
develop skills
develop a habit
Examples:
Learning languages helps you develop skills.
She wants to develop a habit of exercising.
Teenagers develop skills through practice.
5. expect
Collocations:
expect results
expect someone to do something
Examples:
Teachers expect good results from students.
I expect him to arrive on time.
They expected results after months of training.
6. explain
Collocations:
explain a problem
explain the rules
Examples:
The teacher explained the rules clearly.
Can you explain the problem again?
He tried to explain the rules to his friends.
7. improve
Collocations:
improve skills
improve results
Examples:
Practice helps you improve your skills.
She wants to improve her results this year.
Reading every day can improve skills.
8. include
Collocations:
include information
include someone
Examples:
The report includes important information.
Please include me in the group chat.
The price includes food and drinks.
9. increase
Collocations:
increase prices
increase chances
Examples:
The company decided to increase prices.
Studying regularly can increase your chances of success.
Exercise helps increase energy levels.
10. manage
Collocations:
manage time
manage to do something
Examples:
She managed her time very well.
He managed to finish the task on time.
Students must manage their time carefully.
Below are the next 10 verbs (11–20).
11. offer
Collocations:
offer help
offer a job
Examples:
She offered help when she saw the problem.
The company offered him a job.
Teachers often offer help to students.
12. prevent
Collocations:
prevent problems
prevent someone from doing something
Examples:
Good planning can prevent problems.
Rules help prevent students from cheating.
Wearing a seatbelt helps prevent injuries.
13. realize
Collocations:
realize a mistake
realize the importance
Examples:
He realized his mistake too late.
Many people realize the importance of education.
She suddenly realized she was wrong.
14. reduce
Collocations:
reduce costs
reduce stress
Examples:
The company wants to reduce costs.
Exercise can reduce stress.
We should reduce waste to protect the environment.
15. refuse
Collocations:
refuse to do something
refuse an offer
Examples:
He refused to answer the question.
She refused the offer politely.
The shop refused to return the money.
16. suggest
Collocations:
suggest an idea
suggest doing something
Examples:
She suggested an idea for the project.
I suggest taking a break.
The teacher suggested studying at home.
17. support
Collocations:
support a decision
support someone
Examples:
Her family supported her decision.
Friends should support each other.
Teachers support students in difficult situations.
18. treat
Collocations:
treat someone well
treat a problem
Examples:
Everyone should treat others well.
Doctors treat patients every day.
We need to treat this problem seriously.
19. provide
Collocations:
provide information
provide support
Examples:
The website provides useful information.
The school provides support to students.
This program provides help for beginners.
20. consider
Collocations:
consider an option
consider doing something
Examples:
We are considering an option for the weekend.
She is considering changing her job.
You should consider all possibilities before deciding.
Practice exercises
Text 1
Many students want to a... success in their studies, but this does not happen by chance. They must d... how much time they can spend on learning and m... their schedule carefully. Teachers usually e... students to do their homework regularly and e... difficult rules in a clear way. To i... their results, learners should a... common mistakes and d... useful skills step by step. Group projects often i... different tasks and help i... motivation in the class.
(Target verbs used: achieve, decide, manage, expect, explain, improve, avoid, develop, include, increase)
Text 2
Schools often o... help to students who need extra support. Rules are created to p... problems and make learning safer for everyone. Sometimes teenagers r... their mistakes only after a difficult situation. Teachers try to r... stress by creating a friendly atmosphere and may s... new ways of studying. Parents usually s... their children’s choices and p... useful advice. Doctors and psychologists t... learning problems seriously, and students should c... all options before making important decisions.
(Target verbs used: offer, prevent, realize, reduce, suggest, support, provide, treat, consider)