| Element | FORM/USE: 'THE MORE … THE MORE …' |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | DETERMINERS |
| SubCat | articles |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B2 |
| Cando | Can use the in comparative phrases 'more', 'less', 'worse', 'better … the more', 'less', 'worse …' to talk about one thing that is affected by another. ► comparative clauses |
| Corrected Learner Example | [talking about how watching TV is bad for you] I mean that you can watch one or two hours a day but the more you watch, the worse you become. (Greece; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Greek; Pass) The better education you have, the better opportunities you can get. (B2 VANTAGE; 2009; Bulgarian; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | I mean that you can see one or two hours a day but the more you see the worse you become. (Greece; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Greek; Pass) The better education you have the better oportunity you can get. (B2 VANTAGE; 2009; Bulgarian; Pass) |
| Comments | N/A |
