Element FORM: 'IT' + 'BE' + ADJECTIVE + 'FOR' + OBJECT + INFINITIVE
SuperCat MODALITY
SubCat adjectives
Lexical Range N/A
Level B1
Cando Can use 'it' + 'be' + adjective + 'for' + object + 'to' + infinitive.
Corrected Learner Example If you have to choose between two schools, I think it's important for you to know what they’re like. (Peru; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; Spanish - Latin American; Pass)

It's impossible for me to meet with you at six o'clock. (Spain; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; Spanish - European; Pass)

It is important for everyone to attend this meeting. (Germany; B1 THRESHOLD; 1999; German; Pass)

[talking about not missing class] It's essential for me to go because I think I can't study physics by myself. (Iran; B1 THRESHOLD; 2006; Farsi; Pass)
Uncorrected Learner Example Our sales department staff is heavily involved in several international projects, so it is necessary to improve their foreign language skills. (Germany; B1 THRESHOLD; 2006; German; Pass)

But sometimes it's essential to do what your parents want you to do. (Georgia (Republic of); B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; Georgian; Pass)

At the other side in the centre of town it is possible to do more activities after school. (Italy; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; German; Pass)

[talking about a computer problem] It was impossible to install the system. (Ecuador; B2 VANTAGE; 2009; Spanish - Latin American; Pass)
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