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Grammar fix

reading habit

how often you read

The way someone usually reads, including how often and what kinds of things they read.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • My reading habits changed a lot after I started university; now I read almost every night before bed.daily life
  • I believe having good reading habits is important because it helps you learn new things and relax at the same time.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: someone's reading habit(s); develop/improve/change reading habits

WrongI have a good habit of read.

RightI have a good reading habit.

After 'habit of', use the -ing form ('reading'), or say 'reading habit'.

Patternsomeone's reading habit(s); develop/improve/change reading habits

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff It is beneficial to cultivate a regular practice of reading.

Natural It's good to get into a reading habit.

'Cultivate a regular practice of reading' is stiff; 'get into a reading habit' is natural.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • reading habit
    reading habitgood reading habitsget into the habit of readingdevelop a reading habit

Don't confuse it

Not the same as 'reading skills' (how well you read) or 'reading hobby' (reading for fun).

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