Grammar fix

public opinion

what people think

The general views or beliefs held by most people in a society about a particular issue or topic.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

Public opinion about climate change has shifted a lot in recent years.society
In my country, public opinion on recycling has become much more positive, especially among young people.IELTS speaking

Pattern: public opinion (about/on something)

WrongThe public opinions are divided.

RightPublic opinion is divided.

'Public opinion' is uncountable here — no 'the', no plural, singular verb.

Patternpublic opinion (about/on something)

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff The collective viewpoint of the citizenry has shifted.

Natural Public opinion has shifted.

'The collective viewpoint of the citizenry' is grand; 'public opinion' is the standard term.

Words that usually travel with it.

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public opinionshape public opiniondivideda shift in public opinion

'Public opinion' is different from 'personal opinion,' which is just one person's view.