| Element | FORM/USE: NEGATIVE CLAUSE + 'NOR', FOCUS |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | CLAUSES |
| SubCat | coordinated |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | C2 |
| Cando | Can combine a negative clause with an inverted clause with 'nor', to give focus. |
| Corrected Learner Example | That night Kevin did not sleep; nor did Kristin. (Spain; C2 MASTERY; 1999; Catalan; Pass) They do not have any hobbies, nor do they have friends or relatives (at least not where they live). (Sweden; C2 MASTERY; 1993; Swedish; Pass) Her diary was never found, nor was Juliette. (Netherlands; C2 MASTERY; 1993; Dutch; Pass) I should never have agreed to meet him, after all I didn't know the man nor did I understand what he was talking about, but he really said my friend Peter was in danger, that's what made me say yes. (Portugal; C2 MASTERY; 1993; Portuguese; Fail) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | Note this pattern is without 'neither' and hence differs from the B2 level pattern. Also, note the inversion. |
