To sound fluent and natural, learn collocations—words that naturally go together in English. Native speakers don’t say “do a mistake” or “strong rain”; they say “make a mistake” and “heavy rain.”
Collocations make your speech and writing sound more authentic and professional.
Examples:
Make a decision (not do a decision)
Do homework (not make homework)
Take a break (not do a break)
Have breakfast (not eat breakfast in formal English)
Catch a cold (not get a cold)
Save time (not keep time)
Keep a promise (not hold a promise)
Break the rules (not damage the rules)
Why it matters: Using correct word combinations shows that you truly understand how English works beyond grammar rules. It helps you sound confident, fluent, and natural in everyday conversations, essays, and interviews.
👉 Tip: Read English articles or listen to native speakers—you’ll start noticing which words “live together.” That’s the secret to mastering collocations!
AUTHOR
Dr L Suresh
Assistant Professor of English
Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science
Coimbatore - 641020
Contact: 9944138137
e-mail ID: sureshenglit@rmv.ac.in
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