| Element | FORM: NEGATIVE QUESTIONS WITH 'BE' |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | QUESTIONS |
| SubCat | yes/no |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B1 |
| Cando | Can use main verb 'be' + 'n't' to form negative 'yes/no' questions. |
| Corrected Learner Example | Aren't you excited about it? (Uruguay; B1 THRESHOLD; 2003; ; Pass) Isn't he sweet? (Germany; B1 THRESHOLD; 2001; German; Pass) [talking about a cottage] Isn't it in the mountains? (Czech Republic; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; Czech; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | Aren't you excited about it? (Uruguay; B1 THRESHOLD; 2003; ; Pass) Isn't he sweet? (Germany; B1 THRESHOLD; 2001; German; Pass) [talking about a cottage] Isn't it in the mountains? (Czech Republic; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; Czech; Pass) |
| Comments | N/A |
