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Grammar fix

main advantage

most important benefit

The biggest or most important positive point about something, especially when comparing options.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • The main advantage of working from home is that you can save time on commuting.daily life
  • In my opinion, the main advantage of studying abroad is that you get to experience a different culture.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: the main advantage (of something) is...

WrongIts main advantage is to be cheap.

RightIts main advantage is that it's cheap.

Follow with 'that + clause' or a noun, not 'to be'.

Patternthe main advantage (of something) is...

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff The foremost beneficial aspect is its convenience.

Natural The main advantage is that it's convenient.

'The main advantage' is natural; 'foremost beneficial aspect' is jargon.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • the main advantage (of)
    ofbiggestis thatover

Don't confuse it

Compare with 'main disadvantage,' which means the most important negative point.

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