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)

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