Following article of beloved Antimoon opened me a whole new class of word combinations:
http://www.antimoon.com/other/english-facts.htm
Like:
I understand that during learning /reading I should notice such usage and ask myself why words fit together but what about improving awareness through (by/with??) dedicated exercises?electric motor but electrical components
“Where’s the remote?” “--Atop-- On the sofa.” (atop is formal and old-fashioned)
He’s a true friend but not He’s a true asshole (true is positive – clashes with asshole)
“The phone is ringing!” “I’ll get it!” not “I’ll take it!”
talk about something but comment on something but discuss something
succeed in something but fail at something
Who’s the person *in* the picture?
I left Portland in a hurry but The train leaves *from* Central Station (depends on the emphasis)
What would you recommend to read or practice with?
Are there any books with curios word facts that I can enjoy before bed (it looks like "before sleep" is incorrect, that's why I need such materials xD)?