| Element | FORM: PASSIVE |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | MODALITY |
| SubCat | can |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | C1 |
| Cando | Can use 'can' in passive reporting clauses in a more formal impersonal style (e.g. for reports and academic contexts), such as 'It can be said that', 'It can be argued (that)', 'It can be concluded that', 'It can be considered'.► passives |
| Corrected Learner Example | It can be argued, looking at the figures, that the company should consider withdrawing from the heater market. (Spain; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2003; Spanish - European; Pass) Taking everything into account, it can be concluded that the current training course is very useful for our company. (Russia; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2007; Russian; Pass) As for marriage and relationships, it can be said that women who have a job, nowadays, do not quit it after marriage. (Brazil; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 1993; Portuguese; Pass) |
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| Comments | N/A |
