| Element | FORM: COMBINING THE SAME COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVE WITH 'AND' |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | ADJECTIVES |
| SubCat | combining |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B1 |
| Cando | Can use 'and' to repeat a comparative adjective to indicate change over time, usually after 'become' or get. ► adjectives: comparatives |
| Corrected Learner Example | I could see how the fire was burning the door, and the room became hotter and hotter. (Argentina; B1 THRESHOLD; 2007; Spanish - Latin American; Pass) I think that's a good question, because nowadays television is getting worse and worse, but there are still some good programmes. (Spain; B1 THRESHOLD; 2007; Spanish - European; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | I could see how the fire was burning the door and the room became hotter and hotter. (Argentina; B1 THRESHOLD; 2007; Spanish - Latin American; Pass) Dear Paul, I think that's a good question because nowadays television is getting worse and worse, but there are still some good programmes: for example I like the quiz show called "Who wants to be a millanaire". (Spain; B1 THRESHOLD; 2007; Spanish - European; Pass) |
| Comments | N/A |
