| Element | FORM/USE: SENTENCE, EVALUATIVE |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | CLAUSES |
| SubCat | relative |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B2 |
| Cando | Can use a relative clause to refer to a whole clause or sentence, often to express an opinion or evaluation or give a reason. |
| Corrected Learner Example | It is now possible to send a letter and receive an answer within ten minutes, which is a good thing if you want to buy a house, a car etc. (Denmark; B2 VANTAGE; 1999; Danish; Pass) In addition, zoological gardens allow us to get to know the lifestyles of some animals better, which is very important from the point of view of their protection. (Poland; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Polish; Pass) I have also visited the dance shows and the art exhibitions, as well as the talks by writers, which were all really brilliant. (Switzerland; B2 VANTAGE; 2000; French; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | This is much more frequent in informal spoken language. |
