| Element | FORM: AUXILIARY VERBS 'BE', 'HAVE', PRESENT |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | NEGATION |
| SubCat | negation |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | A2 |
| Cando | Can form negative statements of main verbs in the present continuous and present perfect with 'be' and 'have' + 'not/n't'. ► present continuous ► present perfect |
| Corrected Learner Example | The gas is not working. (A2 WAYSTAGE; 2009; Gujarati; Pass) The window is broken and is not closing. (A2 WAYSTAGE; 2010; Portuguese; Pass) Now, I haven't got any money, but I am really happy! (Italy; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2008; Italian; Pass) I haven't tidied my room since I bought this mobile. (Italy; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2007; Italian; Pass) We have not got hot water so the water is very cold. (A2 WAYSTAGE; 2009; Panjabi; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | The majority of instances of 'be + not' are in the uncontracted form. The majority of the 'have + not' instances are in the contracted form 'haven?t' (and most with 'I') |
