| Element | FORM/USE: MODIFYING ADJECTIVES, HEDGING |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | MODALITY |
| SubCat | adjectives |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | C1 |
| Cando | Can modify adjectives with degree adverbs, often to make an assertion less direct. |
| Corrected Learner Example | If you want to come earlier or if there's a public transport strike (which is quite probable), you will have to take a taxi. (Poland; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 1993; Polish; Pass) It is almost certain that we'll have fights in the future but we will probably overcome them. (Greece; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2009; Greek; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | If you want to come earlier or if there's a strike of public transport (which is quite probable) you will have to take a taxi. (Poland; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 1993; Polish; Pass) It is almost certain that we'll have fights in the future but we will probably overcome them. (Greece; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2009; Greek; Pass) |
| Comments | N/A |
