1. adverb + adjective

    Invading that country was an utterly stupid thing to do.
    We entered a richly decorated room.
    Are you fully aware of the implications of your action?

2. adjective + noun

    The doctor ordered him to take regular exercise.
    The Titanic sank on its maiden voyage.
    He was writhing on the ground in excruciating pain.

3. noun + noun

    Let's give Mr Jones a round of applause.
    The ceasefire agreement came into effect at 11am.
    I'd like to buy two bars of soap please.

4. noun + verb

    The lion started to roar when it heard the dog barking.
    Snow was falling as our plane took off.
    The bomb went off when he started the car engine.

5. verb + noun

    The prisoner was hanged for committing murder.
    I always try to do my homework in the morning, after making my bed.
    He has been asked to give a presentationabout his work.

6. verb + expression with preposition

    We had to return home because we had run out of money.
    At first her eyes filled with horror, and then she burst into tears.
    Their behaviour was enough to drive anybody to crime.

7. verb + adverb

    She placed her keys gently on the table and sat down.
    Mary whispered softly in John's ear.
    I vaguely remember that it was growing dark when we left.