grammar · formal
, which + V
Non‑defining relative clause (comma + which + verb) adds extra information and is set off by commas.
Examples
“London, which is the capital of England, is very busy.”
“The exam, which lasted three hours, was quite difficult.”
“The book, which I read last month, was inspiring.”
Band 8 sentence
“The policy, which had been debated for months, ultimately led to measurable improvements in public services.”
Common mistakes
bỏ dấu phẩy cho non‑defining clause→đặt dấu phẩy trước và sau non‑defining clause
dùng that thay cho which trong non‑defining→dùng which trong non‑defining
Say it for a higher band
5which + V (dùng trong câu bổ sung)→6, which + V (nhưng hay bỏ dấu phẩy)→7+, which + V
Easily confused
which (non-defining) vs which (defining)
“The bridge, which was built in 1900, is now a tourist spot.”
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