Element FORM: VERBS + INDIRECT OBJECT CLAUSE
SuperCat VERBS
SubCat patterns_that clauses
Lexical Range N/A
Level A2
Cando Can use verbs, typically reporting verbs, followed by a noun or pronoun as the indirect object and a clause with or without 'that', as the direct object.
Corrected Learner Example I told you that she has a new car? (Peru; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2008; Spanish - Latin American; Pass)

You promised me that you will help me to paint my bedroom. (India; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2006; Kannada; Pass)

Nisha told me you had an accident last week. (A2 WAYSTAGE; 2008; Gujarati; Pass)

Uncorrected Learner Example I told you that she has a new car? (Peru; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2008; Spanish - Latin American; Pass)

You promised me that you will help me to paint my bedroom. (India; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2006; Kannada; Pass)

Nisha told me you had an accident last week. (A2 WAYSTAGE; 2008; Gujarati; Pass)

Comments N/A

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