grammar · formal
There are several benefits to + V-ing
Used to state that doing something has multiple advantages; followed by a gerund.
Examples
“There are several benefits to exercising regularly.”
“There are several benefits to learning a second language.”
“There are several benefits to using public transport.”
Band 8 sentence
“There are several benefits to integrating cycling lanes into urban planning, including reduced congestion and improved public health.”
Collocations
- benefits to + V-ing
- several benefits to + V-ing
Common mistakes
There are several benefits to reduce traffic.→There are several benefits to reducing traffic.
There are several benefits to reduce the cost.→There are several benefits to reducing the cost.
Say it for a higher band
5There are many benefits to + V-ing→6There are several benefits to + V-ing→7+There are several benefits to + V-ing
Synonyms
The advantages of + V-ing
Easily confused
The advantages of + V-ing
“The advantages of learning early include better pronunciation.”
There are several reasons to + V-inf
“There are several reasons to support renewable energy.”
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