grammar frame · neutral
the sort of + N + that + S + V
the sort of + noun + that + clause — describes a type or example; similar to 'the kind of ... that ...'
Examples
“He's the sort of person that volunteers without asking for praise.”
“This is the sort of policy that can backfire if poorly designed.”
“Schools need the sort of teachers who are adaptable and creative.”
Band 8 sentence
“The sort of infrastructure investment that prioritises pedestrians and cyclists tends to improve urban livability.”
Collocations
- the sort of person/thing that + clause
Word family
Common mistakes
He is the sort who volunteers.→He is the sort of person who volunteers.
The sort of policy which fails are often rushed.→The sort of policy that fails is often rushed.
Say it for a higher band
5type of→6the kind of→7+the sort of
Synonyms
the kind of
Easily confused
the kind of
“She's the kind of friend who always listens.”
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