Element FORM: WITH ADVERBS
SuperCat PAST
SubCat past perfect simple
Lexical Range 3
Level B2
Cando Can use the past perfect simple with a wide range of adverbs (including 'finally', 'recently', 'simply') in the normal mid-position. ► adverbs
Corrected Learner Example He had finally achieved his goal! (Greece; B2 VANTAGE; 2009; Greek; Pass)

She had suddenly woken up at that noise, but now was trying to persuade herself it was just a dream. (Italy; B2 VANTAGE; 1999; Italian; Pass)

And had all the furniture and David's personal things been stolen by thieves or had they just simply disappeared? (Greece; B2 VANTAGE; 2006; Greek; Pass)
Uncorrected Learner Example
Comments N/A

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