Grammar fix
reliable source
trustworthy origin
A person, place, or thing that gives information you can trust because it is accurate and honest.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- If you want to check the facts, make sure you use a reliable source.communication
- In my opinion, it is important to get information from a reliable source, especially when researching for academic purposes.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: a reliable source (of [information/news/advice])
WrongI read it from a reliable source.
RightI read it in a reliable source. / I got it from a reliable source.
You read something IN a source, or get it FROM one.
Patterna reliable source (of [information/news/advice])
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Reliable source' is the natural phrase; 'source of unimpeachable veracity' is absurd.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
reliable + sourcea reliable sourcetrusted sourceaccording tocredible source
Don't confuse it
A 'reliable source' is trusted and accurate, while an 'unreliable source' may give false or misleading information.