| Element | FORM/USE: 'WOULD LOVE' + 'TO' |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | VERBS |
| SubCat | patterns_with to and -ing |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | A2 |
| Cando | Can use 'would love to' followed by the 'to'-infinitive to give emphasis. |
| Corrected Learner Example | I'd love to do the concert. (France; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2005; French; Pass) I'd love to hear it! (Cyprus; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2009; Greek; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | I'd love to do the concert. (France; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2005; French; Pass) I'd love to hear it! (Cyprus; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2009; Greek; Pass) |
| Comments | Note the use of this pattern here for emphasis. |
