| Element | FORM: ELLIPTED 'IF' CLAUSE |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | CLAUSES |
| SubCat | conditional |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | C1 |
| Cando | Can form ellipted 'if' clauses with 'if' + '-ed' form. |
| Corrected Learner Example | Furthermore I found little rooms where an employee could take a short nap if needed. (Switzerland; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2002; Swiss German; Pass) Meals are served, if requested, three times a day, unless picnic lunches are needed. (Switzerland; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2003; German; Pass) Women who want to start a career more often decide to be single or, if married, don't devote much time to the family. (Poland; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 1993; Polish; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | N/A |
