| Element | USE: CONCESSION |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | MODALITY |
| SubCat | may |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | C2 |
| Cando | Can use 'may' in a subordinate clause expressing concession with 'however', 'whatever', 'whoever' … + 'it or this may be or seem'. |
| Corrected Learner Example | But honestly, I am sure that the price of the watch also contributes its part, however small it may be, to my love of it. (Switzerland; C2 MASTERY; 2000; German; Pass) Nowadays, however useful it may seem, travel has proved to be pointless as far as broadening the mind is concerned. (France; C2 MASTERY; 1993; French; Pass) The most important thing is that people enjoy what they are doing whatever it may be and wherever it takes place. (Netherlands; C2 MASTERY; 2000; Dutch; Pass) Nowadays, one of the main goals of people in society is to achieve success, in whatever field it may be. (France; C2 MASTERY; 1993; French; Pass) |
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| Comments | N/A |
