| Element | FORM: ADJECTIVES WITH PREFIX 'A-' |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | ADJECTIVES |
| SubCat | position |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B1 |
| Cando | Can use adjectives with the prefix a- ('asleep', 'awake', 'alive', 'alone') predicatively only, after linking verbs. |
| Corrected Learner Example | I was very nervious because I was alone at the bus station … (Mexico; B1 THRESHOLD; 2006; Spanish - Latin American; Pass) On that night while I was watching TV, I was almost asleep , the door bell rang. (Turkey; B1 THRESHOLD; 2007; Turkish; Pass) We went in the room and I was very happy that my father was still alive. (Malaysia; B1 THRESHOLD; 2005; Chinese; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | I was very nervious because I was alone at the bus station, I didn't know anybody, and the worst! (Mexico; B1 THRESHOLD; 2006; Spanish - Latin American; Pass) On that night while I was watching TV, I was almost asleep, the door bell rang, I became wondered. (Turkey; B1 THRESHOLD; 2007; Turkish; Pass) We went in the room and I was very happy that my father was still alive. (Malaysia; B1 THRESHOLD; 2005; Chinese; Pass) |
| Comments | N/A |
