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Grammar fix

good example

clear model

Someone or something that shows clearly how something should be done or what something should be like.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • Her project is a good example of creative thinking.daily life
  • For instance, my older sister is a good example of someone who balances work and family life successfully.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: good example (of something)

WrongShe is a good example for hard work.

RightShe is a good example of hard work.

'A good example OF something' (an instance), not 'for'. ('Set an example for someone' uses 'for'.)

Patterngood example (of something)

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff This serves as an excellent illustration of the principle.

Natural This is a good example of the principle.

'A good example of' is the everyday phrase; 'serves as an illustration' is textbook.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • a good example of
    ofsetgivefor instance

Don't confuse it

Not the same as 'role model', which is usually used for people you admire and want to be like in general.

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