Element FORM: MODAL VERBS
SuperCat NEGATION
SubCat negation
Lexical Range N/A
Level A2
Cando Can use negative forms of modal verbs. ► modal verbs
Corrected Learner Example I'm sorry I can't come to your wedding because I am very sick. (A2 WAYSTAGE; 2007; French; Pass)

Sorry but I won't be in town on Wednesday 17th. (A2 WAYSTAGE; 2007; Polish; Pass)

You shouldn't wear formal clothes. (Argentina; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2006; Spanish - Latin American; Pass)
Uncorrected Learner Example
Comments N/A

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