Element FORM/USE: WITH 'AND'
SuperCat ADJECTIVES
SubCat comparatives
Lexical Range N/A
Level B1
Cando Can use 'and' to repeat a comparative adjective to indicate change over time, usually after 'become' or 'get'. ► adjectives: comparatives
Corrected Learner Example I saw everything become smaller and smaller. (China; B1 THRESHOLD; 2003; Chinese; Pass)

I think that's a good question, because nowadays television is getting worse and worse, but there are still some good programmes. (Spain; B1 THRESHOLD; 2007; Spanish - European; Pass)

Summer is coming. Days become longer and longer. (China; B1 THRESHOLD; 2007; Chinese; Pass)
Uncorrected Learner Example I saw all the things become smaller and smaller. (China; B1 THRESHOLD; 2003; Chinese; Pass)

I think that's a good question because nowadays television is getting worse and worse, but there are still some good programmes: (Spain; B1 THRESHOLD; 2007; Spanish - European; Pass)

Days become longer and longer. (China; B1 THRESHOLD; 2007; Chinese; Pass)

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