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Hanuman_2000 Posted 12 years ago
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Can
Hello,
1. You can use ruler to dig holes.
2. You can use my ruler to dig holes.
3.you can find a ruler in the study room.
The use of "can" in
The first sentence suggests - possibility/ability , I am not able to pick out.
The second suggests - permission
The third suggests - possibility.
Am I right?
Thanks.
1. You can use ruler to dig holes.
2. You can use my ruler to dig holes.
3.you can find a ruler in the study room.
The use of "can" in
The first sentence suggests - possibility/ability , I am not able to pick out.
The second suggests - permission
The third suggests - possibility.
Am I right?
Thanks.
Top answer
1. You can use a ruler to dig holes. 2.
- 1.
- You can use a ruler to dig holes.
- 2.
- You can use my ruler to dig holes.
- 3.
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1. You can use a ruler to dig holes.
2. You can use my ruler to dig holes.
3. You can find a ruler in the study room.
All could imply either; it depends on context:
You can find a ruler in the study room—I give you permission to get one there.
You can find a ruler in the study room—there are many in there.
2. You can use my ruler to dig holes.
3. You can find a ruler in the study room.
All could imply either; it depends on context:
You can find a ruler in the study room—I give you permission to get one there.
You can find a ruler in the study room—there are many in there.
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