Grammar fix
cover a topic
discuss or include a subject
To talk about, explain, or include information about a particular subject or issue.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
The teacher will cover the topic of climate change in tomorrow’s class.
In my presentation, I will cover the topic of healthy eating habits and explain why they are important.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: We covered about climate change in class.
Say: We covered climate change in class.
'Cover' takes the topic directly — no 'about'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Address that subject in due course' is formal; 'cover a topic' is the everyday verb for teaching/meetings.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
cover a topic
- a lot of ground
- the basics
- in the lecture
- everything