| Element | FORM/USE: WITH NOUN AND POSTMODFIER |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | ADJECTIVES |
| SubCat | superlatives |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | C1 |
| Cando | Can use a postmodifier to make the superlative stronger in the structure superlative + postmodifier + noun. |
| Corrected Learner Example | What is more, in order to increase sales of the new model to the highest possible level, the possibility of entering the Asian markets should be considered. (Poland; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2005; Polish; Fail) I am fond of the idea of working in Central London. It absolutely is the best possible location , I cannot deny that. (Serbian, C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY, Pass, 2008) It is not the shortest possible route, but the easiest for people with luggage. (Poland; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 1993; Polish; Fail) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | What is more, in order to increase sales of the new model to the highest possible level, the possiblity of entering the Asian markets should be considered. (Poland; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2005; Polish; Fail) It absolutely is the best possible location, I cannot deny that. (other; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2008; Serbian; Pass) It is not the shortest possible route, but the easiest for people with luggage. (Poland; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 1993; Polish; Fail) |
| Comments | Useful teaching point: There are no examples of ever + noun in the CLC. e.g. 'The highest ever result' even at C2. In the CIC native speakers use noun + ever four times more than 'ever' + noun. |
