| Element | FORM: NEGATIVE |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | MODALITY |
| SubCat | dare |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B2 |
| Cando | Can use negative form dare not and daren't + infinitive without to. |
| Corrected Learner Example | [talking about a restaurant] But many local people dare not go to Lily, because it is too expensive. (Taiwan; B2 VANTAGE; 1997; Chinese; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | LOW FREQUENCY ITEM: There are very few examples of 'dare not' and 'daren't' in the CLC. See also comment at B2 ‘affirmative’. |
