
modal verbs - "can't" versus "couldn't", what is the difference ...
Dec 1, 2014 · That couldn't be Tom, it's too early. In the above two examples, both statements are set in the present tense, but the first one is a definite statement of fact, while the second statement is …
couldn't vs wouldn't - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Oct 13, 2016 · Let see this example: I hid the presents so that she wouldn't find them. I hid the presents so that she couldn't find them. The dictionary said: so that/in order that somebody/something would: ...
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Is there a difference between "can't" or "couldn't"?
Nov 18, 2020 · He spoke so quickly that I can't understand him at all. He spoke so quickly that I couldn't understand him at all. What is more correct?
tense - "Couldn't have done" VS "couldn't do" - English Language ...
In this case, both "couldn't have done" and "couldn't do" would be acceptable in the sentence. Their meanings, however, are slightly different. "Couldn't have done" is in the past tense; "couldn't do" is in …
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grammar - Couldn't or couldn't have in this sentence - English …
You couldn't have met my grand mother; she died before you were born. You couldn't meet my grand mother; she died before you were born. Are these two sentences grammatically correct?
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Can we only use "I couldn't but" for unintentional actions?
In that situation I couldn't... but what you could not? I'm not aware if such use of ellipsis exists. Also, when but emphasizes something, it should take comma. It was too hot there. There was no any other …
modal verbs - " couldn't - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Oct 4, 2015 · The sentence (A) isn't correct grammatically. "I couldn't open the door" is in the past. As a matter of fact, you are locked in and unable to open the door at the present time. So the correct …