grammar · neutral

something that + S + V

Band 5-6speakingtask2

used to refer to an object/thing followed by a restrictive clause (not for people; use 'someone who' for people).

Examples

“I need something that will keep me busy during the holidays.”

“There must be something that explains this strange behaviour.”

“She bought something that looked expensive but wasn't.”

Band 8 sentence

“If you can find something that reduces production costs without harming quality, the company will be able to stay competitive.”

Collocations

  • something that can/will + verb
  • there is something that

Common mistakes

something who→something that / something which

something what→something that / something which

Say it for a higher band

5something what→6something which→7+something that

Synonyms

anything that

Easily confused

anything that + S + V

“Is there anything that I can do to help?”

Related words

defining vs non-defining relative clauses (use of commas and that/which/who), who + Vthe + superlative + N + (that) + S + Veach of whom + V, which is why + S + VIndefinite pronouns + who/that + V (someone/anyone/anything + who/that)the majority of + N + who + Vthose who + V

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