| Element | FORM: NEGATIVE DECLARATIVE, MODAL AUXILIARY VERBS |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | CLAUSES |
| SubCat | declarative |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | A2 |
| Cando | Can form a simple negative declarative clause with modal verb + 'not' or 'n't'. |
| Corrected Learner Example | I know you couldn't come to my party so I want to tell you about my presents and party. (Turkey; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2004; Turkish; Pass) I can't wait to see you and tell you the rest. (Argentina; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2009; Spanish - Latin American; Pass) You won't have to bring anything. (France; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2009; French; Pass) When I worked in the sushi bar, I could not eat lunch and dinner at the normal time. Sometimes I ate lunch at 3pm and dinner was at 11pm. (A2 WAYSTAGE; 2006; Japanese; Pass) Once you have started, you will not want to stop. (Hong Kong; A2 WAYSTAGE; 1999; Chinese; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | This shows when learners have a general understanding of how to form a negative statement with a modal. See individual modal verb profiles for details about each individual modal verb form and use. |
