| Element | FORM: + -ER |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | ADJECTIVES |
| SubCat | comparatives |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | A2 |
| Cando | Can form comparative adjectives from adjectives of one syllable by adding '-er'. |
| Corrected Learner Example | I played computer games with my older brother. (Vietnam; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2009; Vietnamese; Pass) The shirt was cheaper than the trousers. (Spain; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2008; Spanish - European; Pass) It is easy to use and it is smaller than the old one. (Spain; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2007; Spanish - European; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | And I played some games with my family after this, I played computer games with my older brother. (Vietnam; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2009; Vietnamese; Pass) The shirt was cheaper than the trousers, it cost 32€ and the trousers 67€. (Spain; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2008; Spanish - European; Pass) It is easy to use and it is smaller than the old one. (Spain; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2007; Spanish - European; Pass) |
| Comments | Results at A2 are heavily dominated by Romance L1s. |
