Grammar fix

a viable alternative

a workable or practical option

an option or solution that is realistic, practical, and likely to succeed, especially when compared to other possibilities that may not be as effective or achievable.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

For people who can't drive, cycling is a viable alternative to commuting by car.

In my opinion, investing in renewable energy is a viable alternative to relying on fossil fuels, as it is both sustainable and increasingly affordable.

Fix the pattern

One small grammar move makes it sound right.

Not: a viable alternative of the current system.

Say: a viable alternative to the current system.

'An alternative TO something', not 'of'.

  • Pattern
  • a viable alternative to [noun/gerund]

Which sounds natural?

Tap the one a native speaker would say.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

a viable alternative to

  • to
  • offer
  • no
  • provide

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