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

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