Element FORM: COMBINING CLAUSES OF THE SAME TYPE
SuperCat CLAUSES
SubCat coordinated
Lexical Range N/A
Level B1
Cando Can combine clauses of the same type, main or subordinate, finite or non-finite, with conjunctions.
Corrected Learner Example You will have a great time with your friends, because I know they are going to the seaside and staying in a hotel near the sea. (Georgia (Republic of); B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; Georgian; Pass)

They chose our school because it's very modern and there are a lot of students. (Switzerland; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; Italian; Pass)

Otherwise, if you want to relax and see your friend, the countryside will be the best. (France; B1 THRESHOLD; 2004; French; Fail)

You asked for my advice about either going on holiday with your parents or staying with your friends. (Italy; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; Italian; Pass
Uncorrected Learner Example
Comments There is a greater range of clauses that are being combined at B2. For example, 'but it is a deciding question if animals are held to widen our human understanding and for instance to create new remedies to cure people from illnesses or if they are held just to amuse the people.' (561803_2; FCE; Germany; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; German)

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