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.

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