grammar · academic
One advantage of + Noun/Gerund + is + ...
A pattern to introduce a benefit or positive point about something.
Examples
“One advantage of online learning is its flexibility.”
“One advantage of cycling to work is improved fitness.”
“One advantage of this policy is that it reduces waste.”
Band 8 sentence
“One advantage of decentralising decision-making is that it empowers local communities and speeds up implementation.”
Collocations
- advantage of + noun/gerund
- One advantage is + clause
Common mistakes
One advantage about online learning is convenience.→One advantage of online learning is convenience.
One advantage is online learning is flexible.→One advantage of online learning is that it is flexible.
Say it for a higher band
5There is an advantage that + clause→6One benefit of + noun + is + ...→7+One advantage of + Noun/Gerund + is + ...
Synonyms
One benefit of + ...
Easily confused
One benefit of + ...
“One benefit of exercise is improved mood.”
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