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Grammar fix

weather forecast

prediction of weather

A report or statement about what the weather will be like in the near future.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • I always check the weather forecast before planning a picnic.daily life
  • In my opinion, the weather forecast is very useful, especially when I need to decide what to wear or whether to bring an umbrella.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: the/a weather forecast

WrongI checked the weather forecasting.

RightI checked the weather forecast.

The noun is 'forecast', not 'forecasting'.

Patternthe/a weather forecast

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff According to the meteorological prediction, rain is anticipated.

Natural The weather forecast says it'll rain.

Natural; 'meteorological prediction' is technical.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • the weather forecast
    checkaccording to thesaystomorrow's

Don't confuse it

Not the same as 'weather report,' which can also describe current conditions.

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