| Element | FORM/USE: NEGATIVE |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | CLAUSES |
| SubCat | imperatives |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | A2 |
| Cando | Can form a negative imperative with the auxiliary verb 'do' + 'n't' + base form of a main verb, to give advice, instructions or orders. |
| Corrected Learner Example | Don't tell Lucy, please. (Mexico; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2007; Spanish - Latin American; Pass) Don't bring your children please. (A2 WAYSTAGE; 2006; Slovak; Pass) Don't worry, I'll be there. (Slovakia; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2004; Slovak; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | No results for short form 'don't' as an imperative answer. |
