| Element | FORM: NON-FINITE AFTER 'IF' |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | CLAUSES |
| SubCat | subordinated |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | C1 |
| Cando | Can use non-finite clauses after 'if'. .► 'clauses: conditionals' |
| Corrected Learner Example | Please do not hesitate to ask for further assistance if needed. (other; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2008; German; Pass) Finally, there are some suggestions that, if taken, could improve the schools' academic standards. (Brazil; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2008; Portuguese; Pass) There are plenty of taxis, of course, but they are very expensive, if compared with London taxis. (Italy; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 1993; Italian; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | This is usually followed with an ellipted clause. There is a sharp increase in this structure at C1 but enough evidence to put it here. |
