| Element | FORM: 'THEIRS' AS OBJECT |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | PRONOUNS |
| SubCat | possessive |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B2 |
| Cando | Can use the possessive pronoun 'theirs', with singular and plural reference, in object positions, and complement positions after 'be' and after prepositions. |
| Corrected Learner Example | I could show them the traditional things of our country and learn theirs. (Portugal; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Portuguese; Pass) She told him that this baby was theirs. (Germany; B2 VANTAGE; 1997; Turkish; Pass) Red Stone are a very big group, you know that I'm a great fan of theirs. (Greece; B2 VANTAGE; 2002; Greek; Fail) I realise that it can be a very interesting experience and I can also improve my foreign language as well as theirs. (Portugal; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Portuguese; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | N/A |
