Element FORM: WITH 'WHOSE NAME'
SuperCat CLAUSES
SubCat relative
Lexical Range N/A
Level B1
Cando Can use defining and non-defining relative clauses with 'whose name'.
Corrected Learner Example We have a new employee whose name is Mary Watts. (Spain; B1 THRESHOLD; 2002; Spanish - European; Pass)

It was a very famous football player, whose name was known all over the world. (Russia; B1 THRESHOLD; 2009; Russian; Pass)

I have many friends but I'll tell you about my best friend, whose name is Nicos. (Greece; B1 THRESHOLD; 2009; Greek; Pass)

He has got a friend whose name is Robert. (Germany; B1 THRESHOLD; 2001; German; Pass

The man whose name I can't remember, wrote a serious looking message. (Switzerland; B1 THRESHOLD; 2004; Swiss German; Pass)
Uncorrected Learner Example
Comments N/A

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