| Element | FORM/USE: WITH 'AND' |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | ADJECTIVES |
| SubCat | comparatives |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B1 |
| Cando | Can use 'and' to repeat a comparative adjective to indicate change over time, usually after 'become' or 'get'. ► adjectives: comparatives |
| Corrected Learner Example | I saw everything become smaller and smaller. (China; B1 THRESHOLD; 2003; Chinese; Pass) I think that's a good question, because nowadays television is getting worse and worse, but there are still some good programmes. (Spain; B1 THRESHOLD; 2007; Spanish - European; Pass) Summer is coming. Days become longer and longer. (China; B1 THRESHOLD; 2007; Chinese; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | I saw all the things become smaller and smaller. (China; B1 THRESHOLD; 2003; Chinese; Pass) I think that's a good question because nowadays television is getting worse and worse, but there are still some good programmes: (Spain; B1 THRESHOLD; 2007; Spanish - European; Pass) Days become longer and longer. (China; B1 THRESHOLD; 2007; Chinese; Pass) |
| Comments | N/A |
