| Element | FORM: COMPARATIVE CLAUSES WITH 'MINE', 'YOURS' |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | PRONOUNS |
| SubCat | possessive |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B1 |
| Cando | Can use the possessive pronouns 'mine' and 'yours', with singular reference, in comparative clauses after '(not) as ... as'. |
| Corrected Learner Example | Hope you have a friend as good as mine! (Preliminary English Test for Schools; Malaysia; B1 THRESHOLD; 2009; Chinese; Pass) My bedroom is not as big as yours but it is lovely. (Preliminary English Test; Cyprus; B1 THRESHOLD; 2001; Turkish; Pass) My town isn't very big, so I think it won't grow as fast as yours. (Preliminary English Test; Brazil; B1 THRESHOLD; 2007; Portuguese; Pass) I hope [?] my English becomes as good as yours. (Preliminary English Test; Iran; B1 THRESHOLD; 2002; Farsi; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | N/A |
