Element FORM: PRONOUNS
SuperCat NEGATION
SubCat negation
Lexical Range N/A
Level A2
Cando Can use a limited range of determiners as pronouns and indefinite pronouns in negative contexts. ► Pronouns: quantity
Corrected Learner Example I bought a shirt, because I haven't got any. (Spain; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2008; Spanish - European; Pass)

As regards close friends, I don't have many. (Argentina; B1 THRESHOLD; 2009; Spanish - Latin American; Pass)

Come at 5.00 pm. Don't bring anything. (Cyprus; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2009; Greek; Pass)
Uncorrected Learner Example
Comments At A2 'nothing' is frequently used in error instead of 'anything'.

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