| Element | FORM/USE: NON-FINITE WITH '-ED' CLAUSES, FOCUS |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | CLAUSES |
| SubCat | subordinated |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | C1 |
| Cando | Can use a non-finite subordinate clause with an '-ed' form, before a main clause, to give focus. |
| Corrected Learner Example | Compared to the campsite job this one has its advantages. (Romania; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2008; Romanian; Pass) Based on the assessment above, I strongly recommend that we should take some action to improve the store. (China; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2008; Chinese; Pass) Given all the inconveniences explained above I expect compensation from your company and if I do not hear from you within ten days I will have to contact my solicitors and take further steps. (Spain; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 1998; Spanish - European; Pass) Based in Zurich with departments all over Europe we reach almost 150 million people. (Sweden; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2010; Romansch; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | There are examples of this pattern at B2 but they are predominantly business. Note that 'compared to' is a chunk that can be learnt as a unit. |
