| Element | FORM/USE: HEDGING |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | MODALITY |
| SubCat | expressions with be |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | C1 |
| Cando | Can use 'be' + 'not' + adjective + 'that-' clause to make an assertion less direct. |
| Corrected Learner Example | [talking about a town near a dump where people cannot open their windows] I am not certain that they have got used to it. (France; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 1993; French; Pass) [talking about distractions while studying] It's not likely that you'll make progress. (Greece; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2003; Greek; Fail) As you can see, I'm really in favour of this plan but I'm not sure that the council has anticipated everything. (C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2008; French; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | [Talking about a town near a dump where people cannot open their windows] I am not certain that they have got used to it. (France; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 1993; French; Pass) [Talking about distractions while studying] It's not likely that you'll make progress. (Greece; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2003; Greek; Fail) As you can see, I'm really in favour of this plan but I'm not sure that the council has anticipated everything. (C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2008; French; Pass) |
| Comments | N/A |
