Element FORM/USE: 'NOT', EMPHASIS
SuperCat NEGATION
SubCat negation
Lexical Range N/A
Level B2
Cando Can use uncontracted 'not' for emphasis or in formal contexts.
Corrected Learner Example Do not take on too many assignments at a time. (Sweden; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Swedish; Pass)

I cannot agree with you Mr Brown. (Poland; B2 VANTAGE; 2004; Polish; Pass)

Keeping them in zoos will not help them. (Spain; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Spanish - European; Pass)
Uncorrected Learner Example
Comments N/A

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