Element | FORM/USE: 'I DARE SAY' |
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SuperCat | MODALITY |
SubCat | dare |
Lexical Range | N/A |
Level | C1 |
Cando | Can use the fixed expression 'I dare say' to say that something is probably true. |
Corrected Learner Example | I feel that I have a huge responsibility trying to choose only one option, but I dare say that the last option may be the best one. (Argentina; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 1999; Spanish - Latin American; Pass) I must express my concern about some facilities, like the student study centre and the canteen, which I dare say needs improvement. (Italy; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 1993; Italian; Pass) |
Uncorrected Learner Example | |
Comments | See comment at B2 ‘affirmative’ |