| Element | FORM/USE: WITH ADVERBS OF INDEFINITE FREQUENCY |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | PRESENT |
| SubCat | present continuous |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B2 |
| Cando | Can use the present continuous with an increasing range of adverbs of indefinite frequency, often to talk about surprising or undesirable situations or events. |
| Corrected Learner Example | ? scientists don't really get together with top models ? they are constantly studying and reading books, whereas the job of a top model is actually based on physical appearance. (B2 French) ? you're continuously dealing with toxic substances and flammable liquids? (Spanish - European, Spain, B2 VANTAGE, Pass, 1993) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | There is very poor increment in adverbs in general in the data.|This is one of the main areas where candidates at B1 and B2 could improve their marks. |
