Element FORM: AFFIRMATIVE INTERROGATIVE, WITH 'BE'
SuperCat CLAUSES
SubCat interrogatives
Lexical Range N/A
Level A1
Cando Can form interrogative clauses with 'be'.
Corrected Learner Example How are you? (A1 BREAKTHROUGH; 2009; Farsi; Pass)

Are you ok? (A1 BREAKTHROUGH; 2011; Thai; Pass)
Uncorrected Learner Example
Comments There is evidence of question form at A1, but examples are generally task related. We have included interrogative clauses with 'be' at A1 here. This is probably indicative of passive understanding.

Cambridge logo