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Grammar fix

main point

most important point

the most important idea or message in what someone says, writes, or discusses

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • The main point of her presentation was that everyone should have equal access to education.communication
  • In my opinion, the main point of the article is that technology can help improve our daily lives if used responsibly.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: the main point (of something)

WrongYou're missing the main point of what I say.

RightYou're missing the main point of what I'm saying.

Use the continuous — 'what I'm saying' (right now).

Patternthe main point (of something)

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff The principal contention I wish to convey is this.

Natural My main point is this.

'My main point' is natural; 'principal contention' is formal-debate.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • the main point
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Don't confuse it

Compare with 'details', which are the smaller, less important parts.

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