| Element | FORM: 'BE' + 'SURE' + CLAUSE |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | MODALITY |
| SubCat | adjectives |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | A2 |
| Cando | Can use 'I' + 'be' + 'sure' + clause. |
| Corrected Learner Example | I'm sure I can beat you at chess. (Malaysia; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2007; Malay; Pass) I am not sure what I want to do but I am sure we will find something to do. (Norway; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2003; Norwegian; Pass) I’m sure that you will love it. (Brazil; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2009; Portuguese; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | I'm sure I can beat you in chess. (Malaysia; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2007; Malay; Pass) I am not sure what i want to do but I am sure we will find something to do. (Norway; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2003; Norwegian; Pass) I’m sure that you will love it. (Brazil; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2009; Portuguese; Pass) |
| Comments | There are only examples with 'I am sure' at A2 and elsewhere. 'We are sure' emerges at B2. 'We are certain' come in at C1. First person use is to be expected as one usually makes assertions in the first person, unless reporting. |
