| Element | FORM/USE: 'SLIGHTEST', 'FAINTEST' |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | ADJECTIVES |
| SubCat | superlatives |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | C2 |
| Cando | Can use 'the slightest', 'the faintest' with a specific range of nouns to express the least amount possible, most frequently following a negative verb form. |
| Corrected Learner Example | I should not end my relationship with Alex by phone, without giving him the slightest explanation. (Greece; C2 MASTERY; 1993; Greek; Pass) They act as consumers, nothing more, and never show the slightest interest in learning and sharing opinions with the locals. (France; C2 MASTERY; 1993; French; Pass) I haven't the faintest idea. (Netherlands; C2 MASTERY; 2000; Dutch; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | I should not end my realationship with Alex by phone, without giving him the slightest explanation. (Greece; C2 MASTERY; 1993; Greek; Pass) They act as consumers, nothing more, and never show the slightest interest in learning and sharing opinions with the locals. (France; C2 MASTERY; 1993; French; Pass) I haven't the faintest idea. (Netherlands; C2 MASTERY; 2000; Dutch; Pass) |
| Comments | N/A |
