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Grammar fix

sudden change

unexpected change

A situation where something becomes different very quickly and without warning.

collocationB1common

Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • There was a sudden change in the weather, and it started raining heavily.daily life
  • In my country, there has been a sudden change in the way people use technology, especially since the pandemic.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: sudden change (in/of/to something)

WrongIt was a sudden change of the weather.

RightIt was a sudden change in the weather.

'Change OF plan', but 'change IN' a condition like the weather or mood.

Patternsudden change (in/of/to something)

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff There was an abrupt and unforeseen alteration in the weather.

Natural There was a sudden change in the weather.

'Sudden change' is the natural collocation; 'abrupt alteration' is stiff.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • sudden change + in/of
    in the weatherof planin moodin direction

Don't confuse it

‘Sudden change’ is stronger than ‘quick change’—it means you did not expect it.

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