| Element | USE: FORMAL |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | PRONOUNS |
| SubCat | quantity |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | C1 |
| Cando | Can use 'few', 'many', 'most', 'others' to refer to people in formal written contexts, often reports or surveys. |
| Corrected Learner Example | Few people stop to think about what they are really doing, and few are motivated to work at all. (Sweden; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2005; Swedish; Pass) Few denied that it was one of the most thrilling and fascinating activities we tried the whole week. (Greece; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2009; Greek; Pass) Many express their satisfaction and claim to have acquired a great number of new skills. (Bulgaria; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2007; Bulgarian; Pass) Many say that extreme sports attract only those who are addicted to adrenaline or those who have nothing to lose. (Greece; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2008; Greek; Pass) Some of the students have a few comments. Most were concerned with the planning of the timetable and I hope there may be some changes this year. (Hong Kong; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 1998; Chinese; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | Few people stop to think about what they are really doing, and few are motivated to work at all. (Sweden; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2005; Swedish; Pass) Few denied that it was one of the most thrilling and fascinating activities we tried the whole week. (Greece; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2009; Greek; Pass) Many express their satisfaction and claim to have acquired a great number of new skills which are advantageous for the work they are doing. (Bulgaria; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2007; Bulgarian; Pass) Many say that extreme sports attract only those who are adicted to adrenaline or those who have nothing to lose. (Greece; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2008; Greek; Pass) Some of the students have a few comments and they hoped that they can reach you. Most were concerned with the planning of the timetable and I hope there may be some changes this year. (Hong Kong; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 1998; Chinese; Pass) All over the world each day many people take their driving test. Their motivation can be different. Most desire to be more mobile an free of relying on public transport. (Poland; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2000; Polish; Pass) |
| Comments | N/A |
