| Element | FORM/USE: 'THE REASON WHY', FOCUS |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | CLAUSES |
| SubCat | relative |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B1 |
| Cando | Can use defining relative clauses with 'why' after 'reason', to give an explanation and for focus. |
| Corrected Learner Example | The reason why I love it is that it's quite original because it's about a woman who can see ghosts. (Spain; B1 THRESHOLD; 2007; Spanish - European; Pass) This is the reason why we are changing our working hours. (Germany; B1 THRESHOLD; 2007; German; Pass) This is the main reason why it is so famous and popular as well. (B1 THRESHOLD; 2006; French; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | N/A |
