| Element | USE: FOCUSING |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | MODALITY |
| SubCat | may |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B2 |
| Cando | Can use 'may' in phrases such as as 'you may know', or 'as you may have' + '-ed' to focus the reader on shared knowledge. |
| Corrected Learner Example | I usually take more than one book because, as you may know, it takes many hours to get there. (Spain; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Spanish - European; Pass) As you may have heard, I am going to change to the engineering department. (Switzerland; B2 VANTAGE; 2007; Swiss German; Pass) As you may have understood, the best opportunity to take photos will be during the performance, but you might also find backstage photos intresting. (Greece; B2 VANTAGE; 2009; Greek; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | N/A |
