| Element | FORM/USE: 'LET' + THIRD PERSON PRONOUN, PERMISSION, ORDER |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | CLAUSES |
| SubCat | imperatives |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | C1 |
| Cando | Can use an imperative clause with 'let' + 'him/her/them' + base form of a main verb, to give permission or allow something or instruct someone to allow something. |
| Corrected Learner Example | Try to play chess with him whenever you can and remember: Let him win! (Greece; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 1993; Greek; Pass) While in London, they want to do their shopping there, so let them have more free time to do that. (Poland; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 1993; Polish; Pass) If she wants to study away from home, please, let her go . (Poland; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2010; Polish; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | N/A |
