| Element | FORM: SUPERLATIVE ADVERB 'BEST' + CLAUSE |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | CLAUSES |
| SubCat | comparatives |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | C1 |
| Cando | Can use 'the best' as a superlative adverb + pronoun + ellipted 'can' or 'could'. |
| Corrected Learner Example | I'm sorry to say that she is not the best of cooks but she tries the best she can. (Sweden; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 1993; Swedish; Pass) On Thursday I did the best I could. (Greece; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2009; Greek; Pass) However, to make sure that we offer the best we can, we would be grateful if you gave us a grant. (Greece; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2007; Greek; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | Most instances follow the form [verb] + 'the best' + [pronoun] + ['can/could'] (main verb ellipted) |
