| Element | FORM: SUBJECT |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | PRONOUNS |
| SubCat | indefinite - thing, -one, -body etc |
| Lexical Range | 2 |
| Level | B1 |
| Cando | Can use an increasing range of indefinite pronouns ('something', 'nobody') as subjects, with a singular verb. |
| Corrected Learner Example | I was so confused that I thought something was happening. (Argentina; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; Spanish - Latin American; Pass) Unfortunately something has happened with the airplane's schedule, so I won't be able to arrive at 1.15 pm, as we agreed. (Peru; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; Spanish - Latin American; Pass) So I tried to call for help, but nobody answered. (Czech Republic; B1 THRESHOLD; 2009; Czech; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | I was so confused that I thought something was happening. (Argentina; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; Spanish - Latin American; Pass) Unfortunately something has happened with the airplane's schedule, so I won't be able to arrive at 1:15 p.m, as we agreed. (Peru; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; Spanish - Latin American; Pass) Everyone liked my suggestions. (Brazil; B1 THRESHOLD; 2004; Portuguese; Pass) So I tried to call for help, but nobody answered. (Czech Republic; B1 THRESHOLD; 2009; Czech; Pass) |
| Comments | N/A |
