| Element | USE: ABILITY |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | MODALITY |
| SubCat | could |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | A2 |
| Cando | Can use the negative form of 'could' to talk about inability. |
| Corrected Learner Example | [talking about the key to an office] I couldn't work without it. (Germany; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2005; German; Pass) I couldn't buy the T-shirt because it was too expensive, but the other things were very nice and quite cheap, so I bought them. (Spain; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2008; Spanish - European; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | N/A |
