Element FORM: WITH ADVERBS
SuperCat MODALITY
SubCat can
Lexical Range 2
Level B2
Cando Can use 'can' with an increasing range of adverbs (including 'easily', 'hardly', 'now', 'probably', 'sometimes', 'still') in the normal mid position after the modal verb or after the subject in questions. ► adverbs
Corrected Learner Example In case you need them , I can easily provide references. (Brazil; B2 VANTAGE; 1998; Portuguese; Pass)

On the other hand you can hardly imagine an evening when you are sitting in your armchair, the tea is on the table and you are reading your favourite novel on a computer screen. (Czech Republic; B2 VANTAGE; 2006; Czech; Pass)

As you read her book, you can probably imagine what kind of personality she has got, and after finishing it, you will be more cheerful than before. (Japan; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Japanese; Pass)
Uncorrected Learner Example
Comments N/A

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