| Element | FORM: ELLIPSIS, WITH 'THE' |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | ADJECTIVES |
| SubCat | superlatives |
| Lexical Range | 1 |
| Level | A2 |
| Cando | Can use 'the' with a limited range of superlative adjectives without a following noun, when the noun is understood. |
| Corrected Learner Example | My relatives gave me presents but the computer game was the best. (Turkey; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2004; Turkish; Pass) But Mark's present was the most beautiful! (Russia; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2004; Russian; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | My releatives gave me presents but computer game was the best. (Turkey; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2004; Turkish; Pass) But Mark's preasent was the most beautiful! (Russia; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2004; Russian; Pass) |
| Comments | N/A |
