Grammar fix

economic growth

growing economy

an increase in the amount of goods and services a country produces, usually showing that the economy is getting stronger

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

The country has experienced rapid economic growth over the past decade.

In my opinion, economic growth is important because it can lead to better job opportunities and improved living standards for people.

Fix the pattern

One small grammar move makes it sound right.

Not: The economic growth is increasing fast.

Say: Economic growth is fast.

Growth doesn't 'increase' — it's 'strong / rapid / slow'.

  • Pattern
  • economic growth (noun)

Which sounds natural?

Tap the one a native speaker would say.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

economic growth

  • strong
  • slow
  • rapid
  • sustainable

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