| Element | FORM: WITH 'RATHER A' |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | ADJECTIVES |
| SubCat | modifying |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B2 |
| Cando | Can form adjective phrases with 'rather a' + adjective, often in formal contexts. |
| Corrected Learner Example | Films tend to be rather a simple art, while books are a thing to be enjoyed in a calmer way. (Poland; B2 VANTAGE; 2008; Polish; Pass) I must confess that I'm rather a poor player. (Switzerland; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; German; Pass) I live rather a long way from work, about 10 km. (Sweden; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Swedish; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | Films tend to be rather a simple art, while books are a thing to be enjoyed in a calmer way. (Poland; B2 VANTAGE; 2008; Polish; Pass) For the last ten years however, I had practically no opportunity or time to improve my ability and I must confess that I'm rather a poor player. (Switzerland; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; German; Pass) The best means of getting to work, is by car, for me anyway I live rather a long way from work, about 10 km. (Sweden; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Swedish; Pass) |
| Comments | N/A |
