Element FORM: ELLIPTED 'IF' CLAUSE
SuperCat CLAUSES
SubCat conditional
Lexical Range N/A
Level C1
Cando Can form ellipted 'if' clauses with 'if' + '-ed' form.
Corrected Learner Example Furthermore I found little rooms where an employee could take a short nap if needed. (Switzerland; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2002; Swiss German; Pass)

Meals are served, if requested, three times a day, unless picnic lunches are needed. (Switzerland; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2003; German; Pass)

Women who want to start a career more often decide to be single or, if married, don't devote much time to the family. (Poland; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 1993; Polish; Pass)
Uncorrected Learner Example
Comments N/A

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