Element | FORM/USE: NON-FINITE AFTER 'THAN' |
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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 |