| Element | USE: SPEECH ACT VERBS |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | PRESENT |
| SubCat | present simple |
| Lexical Range | 1 |
| Level | B1 |
| Cando | Can use the present simple with a limited range of speech act verbs, including 'suggest', 'apologise', 'recommend'. |
| Corrected Learner Example | I suggest that if you travel, you should pay for your trip. (B1, Spanish ? Latin American) I apologise for missing your class. (Preliminary English Test, B1, French) For these reasons, I definitely recommend staying in a city. (Preliminary English Test, B1, Italian) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | N/A |
