Element FORM/USE: 'THE BEST' WITH NOUN AND PRESENT PERFECT
SuperCat ADJECTIVES
SubCat superlatives
Lexical Range N/A
Level B1
Cando Can use 'the best' before a noun + present perfect to talk about a unique experience.
Corrected Learner Example It was the best birthday present I have ever had. (Iran; B1 THRESHOLD; 2003; Farsi; Pass)

That is the best game I've ever played. (Romania; B1 THRESHOLD; 2010; Hungarian; Pass)
Uncorrected Learner Example I can't describe the emotions and the feeling I had during the flight but I very well just like you know it was the best birthday present I have ever had. (Iran; B1 THRESHOLD; 2003; Farsi; Pass)

That is the best game I've ever played. (Romania; B1 THRESHOLD; 2010; Hungarian; Pass)
Comments N/A

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