| Element | FORM/USE: 'I DARE SAY' |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | MODALITY |
| SubCat | dare |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | C1 |
| Cando | Can use the fixed expression 'I dare say' to say that something is probably true. |
| Corrected Learner Example | I feel that I have a huge responsibility trying to choose only one option, but I dare say that the last option may be the best one. (Argentina; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 1999; Spanish - Latin American; Pass) I must express my concern about some facilities, like the student study centre and the canteen, which I dare say needs improvement. (Italy; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 1993; Italian; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | See comment at B2 ‘affirmative’ |
