| Element | FORM/USE: WITH 'OF' + NOUN |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | ADJECTIVES |
| SubCat | superlatives |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | A2 |
| Cando | Can use a limited range of prepositional phrases with 'of' after a superlative adjective, to refer to one thing within a set or part of a set. |
| Corrected Learner Example | My teacher said that it was the best project of all. (Russia; B1 THRESHOLD; 2010; Russian; Pass) I learned to surf, this was the best part of the trip. (A2 WAYSTAGE; 2008; Portuguese; Pass) Hi, Ally. You will miss the best party of the year! (Brazil; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2004; Portuguese; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | My teacher said that it was the best project of all. (Russia; B1 THRESHOLD; 2010; Russian; Pass) I enjoyed the trip because I like beach, I learn surfing this was the best part of the trip because was funny and hard and the people are very nice and very friendly. (A2 WAYSTAGE; 2008; Portuguese; Pass) Hi, Ally You lose the best party of the year! (Brazil; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2004; Portuguese; Pass) |
| Comments | This is distinct from 'in' + noun which refers to place whereas of + noun refers to one of a set. |
