| Element | FORM/USE: NEGATIVE QUESTIONS, PERSUASION |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | PRESENT |
| SubCat | present simple |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | C1 |
| Cando | Can use the negative question form as a persuasion strategy. |
| Corrected Learner Example | Don't you just hate taking the bus to school every morning? well I have a perfect solution for you, a great bike with good brakes, a bell and lights. it is a great bike but since I never use it I would be happy to sell it to you. (Netherlands; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2003; Dutch; Fail) Don't you find that when you are having a shower or bath, you occasionally run out of water? (Korea, South; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2000; Korean; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | N/A |
