| Element | USE: EMOTIONAL DISTANCE |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | DETERMINERS |
| SubCat | demonstratives |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | C2 |
| Cando | Can use 'that' and 'those' to convey emotional distance, often to express disapproval. |
| Corrected Learner Example | I also told her that if I had been in her shoes, I would not have put up with that sort of behaviour. (Greece; C2 MASTERY; 1993; Greek; Pass) Nowadays, celebrities, like pop stars or football players, are often worshipped by hysterical crowds of fans who can't see through the mask that those so-called heroes make up to sell the product that they are. (Portugal; C2 MASTERY; 2005; Portuguese; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | N/A |
