| Element | FORM: NEGATIVE |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | VERBS |
| SubCat | there is/are |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B1 |
| Cando | Can use 'There' + 'be' + 'n't' with countable and uncountable nouns. |
| Corrected Learner Example | There isn't any noise. (Peru; B1 THRESHOLD; 2010; Spanish - Latin American; Pass) The spring is the best time because there aren't too many tourists. (France; B1 THRESHOLD; 2004; French; Pass) There wasn't any message on it, just a big word "DIE". (Brazil; B1 THRESHOLD; 2004; Portuguese; Pass) There weren't any people on the bus she took. (Taiwan; B1 THRESHOLD; 2009; Chinese; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | There isn't any noise. (Peru; B1 THRESHOLD; 2010; Spanish - Latin American; Pass) The spring is the best time because there aren't too many tourists. (France; B1 THRESHOLD; 2004; French; Pass) There wasn't any menssage on it, just a big word "DIE". (Brazil; B1 THRESHOLD; 2004; Portuguese; Pass) There weren't any people on the bus she took. (Taiwan; B1 THRESHOLD; 2009; Chinese; Pass) |
| Comments | N/A |
