Grammar fix
key point
main idea
the most important idea or detail in something you are saying, reading, or discussing
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- The key point of her presentation was that everyone should have equal access to education.study
- In my opinion, the key point of the discussion is that public transport needs to be more reliable for people to use it regularly.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: key point (of/in something); the key point is (that)...
WrongThat's the most key point.
RightThat's the key point. / the main point.
'Key' isn't graded — avoid 'most key'; just say 'the key point'.
Patternkey point (of/in something); the key point is (that)...
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'The key point' is natural; 'the most salient consideration' is academic.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
the key pointmainmakethehere is
Don't confuse it
'Key point' is stronger than just 'point'—it means the most important part.