BY FAR + superlative adjective
B2 premodifer ‘by far’ to make a superlative adjective stronger
Point 62 in the category of adjectives in the English Grammar Profile.
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CEFR
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is one standard for describing English language ability. It is divided from A1 for beginners to C2 for mastery. English Grammar Pro uses this for all of its grammar posts.
rather a + adjective
In the English Grammar Profile, B2 point 61 in the category of ADJECTIVES is defined as: adjective phrases with ‘rather a’ + adjective, often in formal contexts A search in iWeb for rather a _JJ 1 RATHER A LONG 392 Further collocates 4 to the left and right: 1 TIME (NNT1 ) 187 2 WAY
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Most frequent hyphenated compound adjectives
Long-term and short-term memory might be a good topic to teach with compound adjectives.
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adjectives pre- and post- modifying noun phrases
What are examples of adjective phrases modifying nouns?
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superlative adjective without a following noun
Which superlative adjective should we learn at higher levels?
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‘The price is slightly higher’ (slightly + comparative adjective)
Which adverb can I teach with comparative adjectives to B2 students?
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real | absolute | complete + NOUN (degrees of intensity)
Which adjectives should I teach my intermediate class?
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There is + uncountable noun
Which uncountable nouns should I learn with “there is”?
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article + adverb + adjective + noun
Where to start teaching noun phrases to your beginner to pre-intermediate class?
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COULD HAVE + past participle
In the English Grammar Profile, C1 point 179 in MODALITY is defined as: ‘could have’ + ‘-ed’ form to express disapproval or criticism. True insights into usage are problematic, to say the least. Who knows what the person using language truly was intending to do with it? Disapproval or criticism vs speculation or regret is
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SHOULD BE + verb ING ‘She should be looking for a job’
Let’s look at an example of ‘should be ing‘ in student writing: In Korea, it is so common that women should be looking for a job after divorce. PELIC Korean female level 4 writing. ‘Should’ can express obligation or expectation. ‘Should’ can be used with a continuous form: Should be + lookING In the English Grammar Profile at B2, there are 3 points covering ‘should + continuous form’. Points
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It is important that NOUN + VERB
If you are teaching a pre-intermediate class about how we get our knowledge or health, then this grammar and vocabulary will be appropriate.
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adjective + FOR + object + TO-infinitive
B1 MODALITY: It’s hard for me to imagine.
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degree adverbs modifying adjectives ‘almost certain’
Modifying an adjective for hedging with a degree adverb involves using an adverb to soften or weaken the strength or certainty of an adjective. This technique is often used in communication to express caution, uncertainty, or to avoid making absolute statements. By adding a degree adverb, we can create a more nuanced or less definitive
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I dare say
“I dare say” adds a sense of conviction or confidence to the statement, indicating that the speaker strongly believes or expects the mentioned situation to be true.
didn’t dare
In the EGP, Point 223 in the category of modality is used to talk about not being brave enough to do something. It seems an unusual piece of grammar in that it is an infinitive next to another infinitive without “to”. It also is surrounded usually by verbs of speech. Collocates 5 to the left
Must questions
This is a place holder for duplicate entries in the EGP. Both entries use the same example sentences too. There is little difference except that the use is added to the second. We have expanded these points on another page. Click here. 147 MODALITY must B2 QUESTION form. 161 MODALITY must B2 USE: to ask
MUST + modal adverb
These are the 12 adverbs I would teach with “must” to advanced students: correctly, either, generally, somehow, therefore, constantly, currently, necessarily, simply, successfully, surely, satisfactorily, ultimately.
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BE + supposed + to INFINITIVE
The B1 / B2 divide seems to have many clashing or repeated points when locating forms. This post introduces another. The B2 points 153 in the category of MODALITY “be supposed to” to talk about expectation or obligation, and point 130 also in MODALITY ” be supposed to’ to talk about hearsay or supposition clashes
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Comparing the complexity checker
How do complexity checkers compare?
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