Element FORM/USE: DEGREE ADJECTIVES BEFORE NOUNS
SuperCat ADJECTIVES
SubCat position
Lexical Range 2
Level C2
Cando Can use an increasing range of adjectives before a noun to express intensity.
Corrected Learner Example As a conclusion, I shall say that the major problem concerns the exam. (France; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 1993; French; Pass)

It is located in the very centre of Pisa, in a magnificent ancient building. (Italy; C2 MASTERY; 1993; Italian; Pass)
Uncorrected Learner Example As a conclusion, I shall say that the major problem concerns the exam. (France; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 1993; French; Pass)

It is located in the very centre of Pisa, in a magnificent ancient building. (Italy; C2 MASTERY; 1993; Italian; Pass)

Comments This form/use is restricted to the attributive, ie before nouns – not verbs

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