| Element | FORM/USE: NON-FINITE WITH '-ING' |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | CLAUSES |
| SubCat | subordinated |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B2 |
| Cando | Can use a non-finite subordinate clause with 'after' + 'having/being' + '-ed' form, before a main clause, to refer to past time. |
| Corrected Learner Example | After having worked for many hours, you'll probably be tired. (Brazil; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Portuguese; Fail) After having left you, we reached Dublin and we stayed there for four days and then we made a tour of Ireland. (Italy; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Italian; Pass) After being given the pass you'll be able to take as many pictures you like. (Greece; B2 VANTAGE; 2009; Greek; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | N/A |
