Element FORM/USE: 'LET' + THIRD PERSON PRONOUN, PERMISSION, ORDER
SuperCat CLAUSES
SubCat imperatives
Lexical Range N/A
Level C1
Cando Can use an imperative clause with 'let' + 'him/her/them' + base form of a main verb, to give permission or allow something or instruct someone to allow something.
Corrected Learner Example Try to play chess with him whenever you can and remember: Let him win! (Greece; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 1993; Greek; Pass)

While in London, they want to do their shopping there, so let them have more free time to do that. (Poland; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 1993; Polish; Pass)

If she wants to study away from home, please, let her go . (Poland; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2010; Polish; Pass)
Uncorrected Learner Example
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