Grammar fix
growing number
increasing amount
used to talk about something that is becoming more common or happening more often over time.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
A growing number of people are choosing to work from home.
In my opinion, a growing number of students are interested in studying abroad because it offers more opportunities.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: A growing number of people works from home.
Say: A growing number of people work from home.
The verb agrees with the plural 'people' — use 'work', not 'works'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'A growing number of' is the natural set phrase. 'Ever-increasing quantity of individuals' is overwrought.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
a growing number of
- people
- companies
- students
- cases