| Element | FORM: ATTRIBUTIVE ONLY, TIME ADJECTIVES |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | ADJECTIVES |
| SubCat | position |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B2 |
| Cando | Can use the adjectives 'present', 'future', 'former' before a noun. |
| Corrected Learner Example | I think we all are very concerned about the present situation. (Germany; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Dutch; Pass) We would like to hear you talk about your novels, your work in general and about your future plans. (Greece; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Greek; Pass) In the big hall, in former times, lots of parties took place. (Germany; B2 VANTAGE; 1998; German; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | I think we all are very concerned about the present situation. (Germany; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Dutch; Pass) Since we have the great honor to have you here today, we would like to hear you talking about your novels, your work in general and about your future plans. (Greece; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Greek; Pass) In the big hall, in former times, lots of parties, which were very popular, took place. (Germany; B2 VANTAGE; 1998; German; Pass) |
| Comments | This form is restricted to the attributive, ie before nouns – not verbs |
