| Element | FORM: 'THERE' + VERBS WITH MODAL MEANING |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | VERBS |
| SubCat | there is/are |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B2 |
| Cando | Can use 'there' with other verbs with modal meaning + 'be' + complement. |
| Corrected Learner Example | I figured out that there had to be matches somewhere; Bob, who owned the cabin, had told me that it was well equipped. (Sweden; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Swedish; Pass) In the library there needs to be school books and also other books and magazines. (Sweden; B2 VANTAGE; 1999; Swedish; Pass) There is going to be a theatre performance, a chess championship and last but not least, swimming races where the participants will win medals and a lot of prizes. (Greece; B2 VANTAGE; 2008; Greek; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | I figured out that there had to be matches somewhere, Bob who owned the cabine had told me that it was well equipped. (Sweden; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Swedish; Pass) In the labery there needs to be school books and also other books and magazines. (Sweden; B2 VANTAGE; 1999; Swedish; Pass) There is going to be a theater performance, a chess championship and the last but not least, swimming races where the participants will win medals and a lot of prices. (Greece; B2 VANTAGE; 2008; Greek; Pass) |
| Comments | Note the singular use of 'needs' with plural complement, generally more frequent in spoken informal contexts than written. |
