Vocabulary and Structures

The expression ‘hide and seek’ is used in the text. This is called a binomial. Binomials are expressions consisting of two words, usually linked by a conjunction like ‘and’ or ‘or’, that are commonly used together in a fixed order. For example: odds and ends, right or wrong.

Sentences using any five binomials

1. You have to sink or swim when you face challenges alone.
2. He studies seriously on and off throughout the year.
3. You can mix and match colours to design your project creatively.
4. She follows an all or nothing attitude towards her goals.
5. Hard work is part and parcel of achieving success in life.
6. You should not pick and choose only easy questions in exams.
7. Sooner or later, hard work always brings success.
8. The company grew by leaps and bounds in just a few years.