| Element | USE: DEGREE WITH VERBS |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | ADVERBS |
| SubCat | adverbs as modifiers |
| Lexical Range | 2 |
| Level | B1 |
| Cando | Can use an increasing range of degree adverbs ('a little', 'a bit') with verbs to indicate degree or intensity. ► determiners |
| Corrected Learner Example | When I came to England, one year ago, I didn't know any English word, now I'm very happy because I don't speak very well but I can understand and speak a little. (Sri Lanka; B1 THRESHOLD; 2002; Mongolian; Pass) I suggest you to take a little break of about one minute between hours and walk to relax a bit. (Uruguay; B1 THRESHOLD; 2009; Spanish - Latin American; Pass) I go to bed and I read just a little bit. (Italy; B1 THRESHOLD; 2005; Italian; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | N/A |
