Grammar fix
main character
most important person in a story
The person who the story is mostly about; the central figure in a book, movie, or play.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- Harry Potter is the main character in the famous book series.daily life
- In my favorite novel, the main character faces many challenges but never gives up, which makes the story inspiring.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: main character (in/of something)
WrongThe main character's name is call Tom.
RightThe main character's name is Tom. / is called Tom.
'is called Tom' (passive) or just 'is Tom' — not 'is call'.
Patternmain character (in/of something)
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'The main character' is the everyday term; 'protagonist of the narrative' is literary-essay.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
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Don't confuse it
A 'supporting character' is important but not the focus of the story.