Element FORM/USE: 'WHATSOEVER', EMPHASIS
SuperCat NEGATION
SubCat negation
Lexical Range N/A
Level C1
Cando Can use 'whatsoever' after a negative form for emphasis.
Corrected Learner Example This means that nothing shall change for the employees, there shall be no implication whatsoever for their rights stipulated in their employment contracts. (Czech Republic; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2007; Czech; Pass)

Organising the entertainment would be rather fun, whilst waiting tables would be boring and we have no experience whatsoever. (Brazil; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2008; Portuguese; Pass)
Uncorrected Learner Example
Comments N/A

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