| Element | USE: UNDESIRED EVENTS |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | PAST |
| SubCat | past continuous |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | C2 |
| Cando | Can use the past continuous with 'always' or 'constantly' to talk about repeated events which are undesired or uncontrolled. |
| Corrected Learner Example | They had been told that I was always getting into mischief and so had decided that, by buying me this diary, I would probably calm down a little and my behaviour would change. (Spain; C2 MASTERY; 1993; Catalan; Pass) I was constantly trying to balance my school life, extra-curricular activities, studies and personal life and was always running out of time. (Greece; C2 MASTERY; 2003; Greek; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | N/A |
