grammar · neutral

which explains why + S + V

Band 7+speakingtask2

a phrase used to introduce a clause that explains or justifies the reason given in the previous clause

Examples

“The company missed its targets, which explains why several managers were replaced.”

“He struggled with his workload, which explains why his grades declined.”

“which explains why + clause”

Band 8 sentence

“The survey revealed a steep drop in participation among young adults, which explains why policymakers are rethinking outreach strategies.”

Collocations

  • ..., which explains why + S + V
  • often follows an unexpected result

Common mistakes

that explains why→which explains why

which explain why→which explains why

Say it for a higher band

5so→6which is why→7+which explains why

Synonyms

which is why

Easily confused

which is why

“The team underperformed, which is why their coach resigned.”

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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