Element FORM/USE: SUPERLATIVE ADJECTIVE (+ 'THAT')
SuperCat CLAUSES
SubCat comparatives
Lexical Range N/A
Level B2
Cando Can use a superlative adjective (+ noun) (+ 'that') followed by a clause to talk about something unique.
Corrected Learner Example It was probably the best comedy that anyone could ever have made; however, to the ones who were in the cinema, it didn't seem like a comedy but a horror film. (Portugal; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Portuguese; Pass)

In my opinion this is the worst thing that can ever happen. (Russia; B2 VANTAGE; 2000; Russian; Pass)

That is the clearest thing I can remember. (Spain; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Spanish - European; Pass)

We have developed a new micro processor which is the fastest and smallest that exists at the moment. (Germany; B2 VANTAGE; 2008; German; Pass)
Uncorrected Learner Example
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