the way...

Or, could it be in the way (that/in which) you like.?

Right. "it" is the direct object of "do". "the way you like it" is not a clause, however. It's an NP (noun phrase) that has a head noun ("way") and a modifying clause. Only "you like it" is a subordinate clause. "in the way [that / in which] you like it" is another possibility, but not one that is favored by native speakers.

CJ

CalifJimRight. "it" is the direct object of "do". "the way you like it" is not a clause, however. It's an NP (noun phrase) that has a head noun ("way") and a modifying clause. Only "you like it" is a subordinate clause. "in the way [that / in which] you like it" is another possibility, but not one that is favored by native speakers.CJ

Ok. I think I got it. N

In the way that you like it. Is that a relative pronoun or a relative adverb?

4444mvif 'that' or 'in which' are omitted, it this a contact clause?

I suppose so. I'm not familiar with 'contact clause' as a term, but I am familiar with 'contact relative', so I'd say it's a relative clause with a contact relative.

CJ

4444mvIn the way that you like it. Is that a relative pronoun or a relative adverb?

relative pronoun

CJ

Thanks for all your answers, CJ.