THE SORT OF PERSON or THING
What is the meaning of the expression…
HE/SHE IS THE SORT OF PERSON WHO
or
IT IS THE SORT OF THING?
English teaching for English Language Learners (ELL) who are learning English as a Second Language (ESL) or English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Definition:
the type, the kind, an example in this category
Example:
1. He is the sort of person who tries to make others feel inferior.
2. My boss only asks me to do the sort of things that an idiot could do with his hands tied.
3. Maybe she thinks you are the sort of person who can’t handle responsibility.