Can-Do Task: Combine Collocation, Binomial & Proverb

Can-Do Task: use a collocation, a binomial, and a proverb naturally in one short piece of writing.

Notice

  • Task: write a short paragraph (4–6 sentences) giving advice to someone starting a new business, using at least one advanced collocation, one binomial, and one proverb.

Rule

Self-check: do the fixed expressions fit naturally into the flow of your advice, or do they feel forced and out of place? Natural integration — not just inclusion — is the goal.

Practice

  1. Model sentence using a collocation:
    Answer: Example: “Before you launch, make sure to conduct thorough research into your market.”
  2. Model sentence using a binomial:
    Answer: Example: “Expect a few bits and pieces to go wrong in the first few months — that’s normal.”
  3. Model sentence using a proverb:
    Answer: Example: “And remember: don’t count your chickens before they hatch — celebrate real wins, not projected ones.”

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CEFR: C2

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