| Element | FORM/USE: WITH 'THAT ... OF' |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | PRONOUNS |
| SubCat | possessive |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | C2 |
| Cando | Can use 'that ... of' + possessive pronouns to express an attitude about someone or something, often in humorous or sarcastic contexts. |
| Corrected Learner Example | I could just imagine it, meeting her at her house, her mother asking me to take care of her between puffs of smoke and coughing fits in that hoarse voice of hers. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Portuguese) I kept silent when I was introduced to that new girlfriend of his. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Portuguese) You can park that precious jeep of yours. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Polish) I've been looking all over for that bright great-nephew of mine. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Spanish ? Latin American) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | N/A |
