| Element | FORM/USE: 'WOULD HATE' + 'TO' |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | VERBS |
| SubCat | patterns_with to and -ing |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | C2 |
| Cando | Can use 'would hate' + 'to' infinitive, for emphasis. |
| Corrected Learner Example | We in the student committee would hate to see all that space go to waste. (Sweden; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2001; Swedish; Fail) I am very much aware of my parents? mistakes and would hate to make the same ones. (Switzerland; C2 MASTERY; 1993; French; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | We in the student committee would hate to see all that space go to waist. (Sweden; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2001; Swedish; Fail) I am very much aware of my parent's mistakes and would hate to make the same ones. (Switzerland; C2 MASTERY; 1993; French; Pass) |
| Comments | While it might seem surprising to see this pattern at C2, note its use - it is being used to strengthen what is said in a formal authoritative voice. |
