| Element | FORM: 'ANY' AS OBJECT |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | PRONOUNS |
| SubCat | quantity |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | A2 |
| Cando | Can use 'any' as an object in a negative clause to refer back to a plural or uncountable noun. |
| Corrected Learner Example | Bring some good CDs. I don't have any. (France; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2009; French; Pass) Can you bring orange juice please? I don't have any. (Portugal; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2009; Portuguese; Pass [talking about taking presents to a party] Did you take any? (Iran; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2004; Farsi; Fail) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | Bring some good CDs. I don't have any. (France; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2009; French; Pass) Can you bring orange jus please. I don't have any. (Portugal; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2009; Portuguese; Pass |
| Comments | At A2, the pattern 'have (got)' + 'any' predominates. |
