| Element | FORM: COMPOUND ADJECTIVES |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | ADJECTIVES |
| SubCat | combining |
| Lexical Range | 2 |
| Level | B2 |
| Cando | Can use an increasing range of compound adjectives ('up-to-date', 'state-of-the-art') |
| Corrected Learner Example | The selling point is that it contains the most up-to-date and state-of-the-art know-how, for instance a water-proof keyboard, information security system, etc. A survey of our customers last year indicated that over 70% of them are content with the user-friendly designs. (China; B2 VANTAGE; 2008; Chinese; Fail) …getting to work (in big cities) by car is more healthy for drivers but has a long-term effect on the environment and on us, in the end, as well. (Poland; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Polish; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | The selling point is that it contains the most up-to-date and state-of-the-art know-how, for instance water-proof keyboard, information securety system etc. A survey among our customers were launched last year, and the result indicated that over 70% of them are content with the user-friendly designs. (China; B2 VANTAGE; 2008; Chinese; Fail) In my opinion, from realistic point of view, getting to work (in big cities) by car is more healthy for drivers but has long-term effect on environment and on us, at the end, as well. (Poland; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Polish; Pass) |
| Comments | N/A |
