Element USE: DEGREE, 'REALLY REALLY'
SuperCat ADVERBS
SubCat adverbs as modifiers
Lexical Range N/A
Level B1
Cando Can use 'really really' with verbs and adjectives for emphasis.
Corrected Learner Example Oh, I really really like her very friendly and lovely smile. (Vietnam; B1 THRESHOLD; 2009; Vietnamese; Pass)

I am not keen on football so, I think it is really really borring. (France; B1 THRESHOLD; 2010; French; Pass)
Uncorrected Learner Example
Comments N/A

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