| Element | FORM/USE: ELLIPTED MODAL, HEDGING |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | QUESTIONS |
| SubCat | alternatives |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | C1 |
| Cando | Can form alternative questions with two clauses and ellipsis in the second clause, often as a hedging device. |
| Corrected Learner Example | Maybe you could hand out toys or show a movie? (Sweden; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2005; Swedish; Pass) Maybe you will be able to arrange another excursion this year or provide more time there? (Russia; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 1998; Russian; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | Maybe you could hand out toys or show a movie? (Sweden; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2005; Swedish; Pass) Maybe you will be able to arrange another excursion this year or provide more time there? (Russia; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 1998; Russian; Pass) |
| Comments | N/A |
