grammar · neutral
be subject to + noun
used to say that something is likely to be affected by something, or depends on something
Examples
“All contracts are subject to approval by the board.”
“Coastal towns are subject to flooding during storms.”
“Prices are subject to change without prior notice.”
Band 8 sentence
“Regional planning decisions are subject to national policy guidelines, which aim to balance development and environmental protection.”
Collocations
- be subject to change
- be subject to approval
- be subject to + noun (risk/inspection/flooding)
Common mistakes
use 'subjected to' when neutral meaning is intended→be subject to
subject to + verb (no noun): 'subject to change' → 'subject to changeing'→use noun or noun phrase after 'to' (change, inspection, flooding)
Say it for a higher band
5can be changed / may change→6are liable to→7+be subject to + noun
Synonyms
be liable to
Easily confused
subject to vs subjected to
“Prisoners were subjected to harsh treatment.”
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