| Element | FORM/USE: WITH POSTMODFIER AND NOUN |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | ADJECTIVES |
| SubCat | superlatives |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | C1 |
| Cando | Can use a postmodifier to make the superlative stronger, in the structure superlative + noun + postmodifier ('possible', 'ever', 'by far'). |
| Corrected Learner Example | … we want to present ourselves in the best way possible. (Yugoslavia; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2008; Serbian; Pass) …this cleansing gel will definitely produce good results in the shortest time possible. (Malaysia; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2000; Chinese; Pass) Achieving health by using her common sense and having fun while doing it is probably her greatest performance ever and, if elected, she could share that with the world. (Sweden; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2005; Swedish; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | Another main reason for us being such generous givers is that we want to present ourselves in the best way possible. (Yugoslavia; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2008; Serbian; Pass) ...this cleansing gel that will definitely produce good results in the shortest time possible. (Malaysia; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2000; Chinese; Pass) Achieving health by using her common sense and having fun while doing it, is probably her greatest performance ever and if elected she could share that with the world. (Sweden; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2005; Swedish; Pass) |
| Comments | N/A |
