Grammar fix
a viable alternative
a workable or practical option
an option or solution that is realistic, practical, and likely to succeed, especially when compared to other possibilities that may not be as effective or achievable.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- For people who can't drive, cycling is a viable alternative to commuting by car.work
- In my opinion, investing in renewable energy is a viable alternative to relying on fossil fuels, as it is both sustainable and increasingly affordable.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: a viable alternative to [noun/gerund]
Wronga viable alternative of the current system.
Righta viable alternative to the current system.
'An alternative TO something', not 'of'.
Patterna viable alternative to [noun/gerund]
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Feasible and practicable substitute course of action' is bloated; 'a viable alternative' is enough.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
a viable alternative totooffernoprovide
Don't confuse it
Unlike 'an alternative' (any other option), 'a viable alternative' stresses that the option is realistic and can actually be implemented successfully.