| Element | FORM/USE: WITH 'MUCH' + NOUN |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | ADJECTIVES |
| SubCat | comparatives |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B2 |
| Cando | Can use 'much' to modify and intensify comparative adjectives used attributively before countable and uncountable nouns. |
| Corrected Learner Example | Although it is a second-hand computer which one of my colleagues sold me, it is a much better investment than the bicycle, I think. (Germany; B2 VANTAGE; 1997; German; Pass) I think the Majestic Hotel is too expensive, so what about a much cheaper hotel like the Plaza Hotel? (Sweden; B2 VANTAGE; 2001; Swedish; Pass) On the other hand, our grandparents had much fresher vegetables and meat they could trust, without BSE... (Brazil; B2 VANTAGE; 2001; Portuguese; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | Although it is a second-hand computer, which one of my colleagues sold me, it is a much better investment than the bicycle, I think. (Germany; B2 VANTAGE; 1997; German; Pass) I think Majestic Hotel is too expensive so what about a much cheaper hotel like Plaza Hotel? (Sweden; B2 VANTAGE; 2001; Swedish; Pass) On the other hand, our grandparents had much fresher vegetables and meat they could trust, without BSE... (Brazil; B2 VANTAGE; 2001; Portuguese; Pass) |
| Comments | N/A |
