| Element | FORM/USE: BACKGROUND INFORMATION WITH RELATIVE CLAUSE |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | PAST |
| SubCat | past perfect continuous |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B2 |
| Cando | Can use the past perfect continuous in a relative clause to give background information. ► relative clauses |
| Corrected Learner Example | And there were two men who had been chasing the murderer to find out who the man is and rescue the girl.... (Korea, North; B2 VANTAGE; 2008; Korean; Pass) The guide also tells some funny stories about an old lord, who had been living there in the 18th century. (Germany; B2 VANTAGE; 2001; German; Pass) After a few minutes the door was opened and the man who had been following me came in. (Spain; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Spanish - European; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | There is a big increase in this use at C2. |
