Element FORM/USE: NON-FINITE AFTER 'THAN'
SuperCat CLAUSES
SubCat comparatives
Lexical Range 1
Level B1
Cando Can use 'than' + a limited range of non-finite clauses (with -ing), forming the second part of a comparison after a comparative adjective
Corrected Learner Example Well, If I were you I would go to a small school in the countryside because it's less complicated than going to a large school in a town. (Peru; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; Spanish - Latin American; Pass)

But if they refuse, you should go with your friends, because it will be more interesting than spending your holiday with parents. (Russia; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; Russian; Pass)

Going away with friends will be more fun than sitting at home, so you should go with them. (Germany; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; German; Pass)
Uncorrected Learner Example
Comments N/A

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