Element FORM: AUXILIARY VERB 'DO', PAST
SuperCat NEGATION
SubCat negation
Lexical Range N/A
Level A2
Cando Can form negative statements of main verbs in the past simple with 'didn't' + main verb. ► past simple
Corrected Learner Example It was very sad that you didn't come to my birthday party but it's ok. (India; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2004; Hindi; Pass)

I didn't spend a lot of money: only £143. (Italy; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2008; Italian; Pass)
Uncorrected Learner Example
Comments N/A

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