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change are reflected

Grammar usage guide and real-world examples

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "change are reflected" is not correct in English.
It should be "changes are reflected." You can use the corrected phrase when discussing how modifications or alterations are shown or represented in a particular context. Example: "The changes are reflected in the updated report, showcasing the new data and findings."

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Science

News & Media

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

2 human-written examples

These waves of change are reflected in the dominant infrastructures of the time, he said.

News & Media

Los Angeles Times

The most important reasons stated for the change are reflected in the quotes below and included perceived SP resistance, limited access to proper diagnosis, and the rising incidence of malaria (Table  2).

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

58 human-written examples

This change is reflected in the range of research reference material.

The change was reflected in the fact that the number of positive tests more than doubled, to 1,520 from 720.

News & Media

The New York Times

This periodic change is reflected across multiple scans.

Phylograms typically include a scale bar to indicate how much change is reflected in the lengths of the branches.

The change was reflected in the falling number of graffiti-related arrests - 2,400 in 1984, and only 300 in 1987.

News & Media

BBC

This important change was reflected by the presence of a number of scientists from Eastern Europe at the Hannover event.

Science & Research

Science Magazine

The change is reflected in the text above.

News & Media

Huffington Post

These winds of change were reflected in an increasingly cynical and critical pop culture.

News & Media

Huffington Post

The rapidity of this change is reflected in data captured over about a year.

News & Media

Huffington Post
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Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Always use the plural form "changes" with the verb "are" when indicating that multiple alterations or modifications are being represented. The correct phrase is "changes are reflected".

Common error

Avoid using the singular noun "change" with the plural verb "are". Always ensure subject-verb agreement by using the plural noun "changes" when using "are reflected". For example, instead of "change are reflected", use "changes are reflected".

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Linguistic Context

The phrase "change are reflected" attempts to describe how modifications or alterations are made apparent. However, this construction is grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI flags it as incorrect and suggests using the correct plural form.

Expression frequency: Rare

Frequent in

Science

50%

News & Media

50%

Formal & Business

0%

Less common in

Academia

0%

Encyclopedias

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Wiki

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, while the phrase "change are reflected" attempts to convey that modifications are visible, it's grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI identifies this and suggests using the correct form, "changes are reflected". Although examples exist in both scientific and news contexts, it's best to avoid this phrase in formal writing. Remember to use the plural noun "changes" to maintain subject-verb agreement. Alternative phrases like "changes are shown" or "changes are evident" can also be used.

FAQs

What's the correct way to say "change are reflected"?

The grammatically correct way to phrase this is "changes are reflected". The noun must be plural ("changes") to agree with the verb ("are").

What does "changes are reflected" mean?

It means that certain modifications or alterations are visible or apparent in something else. For example, "The "changes are reflected" in the updated data" indicates that the new data shows the modifications.

Which is correct, "change is reflected" or "changes are reflected"?

While "change is reflected" can be grammatically correct when referring to a single change, "changes are reflected" is used when referring to multiple modifications. Always ensure subject-verb agreement.

What can I say instead of "changes are reflected"?

You can use alternatives like "changes are shown", "changes are evident", or "changes are mirrored depending on the specific context.

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