Element FORM: 'ANY' AS OBJECT
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Lexical Range N/A
Level A2
Cando Can use 'any' as an object in a negative clause to refer back to a plural or uncountable noun.
Corrected Learner Example Bring some good CDs. I don't have any. (France; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2009; French; Pass)

Can you bring orange juice please? I don't have any. (Portugal; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2009; Portuguese; Pass

[talking about taking presents to a party] Did you take any? (Iran; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2004; Farsi; Fail)
Uncorrected Learner Example Bring some good CDs. I don't have any. (France; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2009; French; Pass)

Can you bring orange jus please. I don't have any. (Portugal; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2009; Portuguese; Pass
Comments At A2, the pattern 'have (got)' + 'any' predominates.

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