carry out research

✗ ~~do research~~ — fine spoken, informal in Task 2

carry out + research / a study / a survey

Universities should carry out research into renewable energy.

play a role in

✗ ~~have a role for~~

play a (major / key / vital) role in + -ing

Schools play a key role in shaping early attitudes.

pose a threat (to)

✗ ~~make a threat~~ — different meaning entirely

pose a threat / risk / challenge + to

Rising sea levels pose a threat to coastal cities.

meet a demand

✗ ~~reach a demand~~

meet + demand / needs / a target

Existing housing cannot meet the demand of a growing population.

address an issue

✗ ~~solve an issue~~ — overclaims resolution

address + an issue / a problem / concerns

Governments must address the issue of youth unemployment.

raise awareness (of)

✗ ~~increase awareness on~~

raise awareness + of (not on)

Campaigns can raise awareness of the risks involved.

gain access to

✗ ~~get access~~ / ~~take access~~

gain access + to · access is uncountable

Rural students struggle to gain access to higher education.

place emphasis on

✗ ~~give emphasis~~ / ~~emphasise on~~

place / put emphasis + on

Schools should place greater emphasis on practical skills.

Store each card as one unit. Split the verb from the noun and you will reassemble them wrongly under pressure.

The Collocation Spine