grammar frame · neutral
the kind of + N + that + S + V
the kind of + noun + that + clause — describes the type of person/thing by giving a defining relative clause
Examples
“She is exactly the kind of teacher that inspires curiosity.”
“This is the kind of policy that encourages innovation.”
“He didn't fit the kind of student that the program hoped to attract.”
Band 8 sentence
“The kind of curriculum that integrates practical skills with theory better prepares students for the labour market.”
Collocations
- the kind of person/teacher/policy that + clause
Word family
Common mistakes
She is the kind that inspires curiosity.→She is the kind of person that inspires curiosity.
This is the kind of policy which encourages innovation,→This is the kind of policy that encourages innovation.
Say it for a higher band
5type of→6the sort of→7+the kind of
Synonyms
the sort of
Easily confused
the sort of + N + that + clause
“He's the sort of person who never gives up.”
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