| Element | USE: SEEKING AGREEMENT |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | QUESTIONS |
| SubCat | yes/no |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B1 |
| Cando | Can use negative 'yes/no' questions to involve the listener or reader by seeking agreement. |
| Corrected Learner Example | Finally two days ago I found it in my pocket! It's funny! Don't you think? (Italy; B1 THRESHOLD; 2000; Italian; Pass) They're filming a part of Harry Potter at our school, because our main building is very old. Isn't that great? (Germany; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; German; Pass) You can even just relax and sunbathe while you drink a nice, cold lemonade. Wouldn't that be amazing? (Mexico; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; Spanish - Latin American; Pass) While we were there, there was also a concert and I got to see Rihanna and Chris Brown! Isn't that awesome? (Tagalog, B1 THRESHOLD, Pass, 2009) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | Finally two days ago I found it in my poket! It's funny! Don't you think? (Italy; B1 THRESHOLD; 2000; Italian; Pass) They're filming a part of Harry Potter at our school, because our main-building is very old. Isn't that great? (Germany; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; German; Pass) You can even just relax and sunbathe while you drink a nice, cold lemonade. Wouldn't that be amazing? (Mexico; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; Spanish - Latin American; Pass) While we were there, there was also a concert and I got to see Rihanna and Chris Brown! Isn't that awesome? (Tagalog, B1 THRESHOLD, Pass, 2009) |
| Comments | Note to check for this in spoken language data when available as it should be more prevalent and may emerge at a lower level. |
