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Grammar fix

draw a picture

make art

to create an image on paper or another surface using a pen, pencil, or similar tool.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • When I was bored in class, I used to draw a picture of my favorite cartoon character.daily life
  • In my free time, I like to draw a picture of nature scenes because it helps me relax and express my creativity.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: draw a picture (of something/someone)

WrongShe drew a picture with pen.

RightShe drew a picture in pen.

'In pen / in pencil' (or 'with a pen' — with the article).

Patterndraw a picture (of something/someone)

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff The child rendered an illustration of the house.

Natural The kid drew a picture of the house.

'Rendered an illustration' is stiff; children just 'draw a picture'.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • draw a picture
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Don't confuse it

'Draw a picture' is about making lines or shapes, not taking a photo or painting.

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