Common English Mistakes: Advantage

X: Although the film has its advantages, it has serious flaws.

O: Although the film has its merits/good points, it has serious flaws.

Advantage: Something that puts you in a better position than other people. "A healthy lifestyle is an advantage of living on a farm"

Merit: Good quality; a strength. "We should judge each applicant by their merits"


X: Television provides many advantages.

O: Television provides many benefits.

Benefit: A good result that improves your life or situation. "Studying English has a lot of important benefits."


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