| Element | FORM: ''S' WITH ELLIPTED NOUN |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | DETERMINERS |
| SubCat | possessives |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | C2 |
| Cando | Can use ''s' without a following noun when the noun has already been mentioned or is obvious in the context. |
| Corrected Learner Example | Olivia's experiences probably are the narrator's. (Italy; C2 MASTERY; 1993; Italian; Pass) He started to shake me and meanwhile I heard a familiar voice; it was my father's. (Portugal; C2 MASTERY; 1993; Portuguese; Pass) Suddenly, after two weeks I realised that my bank account was empty and so was my friend's. (Netherlands; C2 MASTERY; 1998; Dutch; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | N/A |
