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Navitasan Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
Can not interrupt
Are these sentences correct:
1) I can not interrupt, but I will.
2) I could not interrupt, but I did.
3) I could not have happened, but it did. (Meaning: It might not have happened but it did.)
4) It could not rain, but it probably will. (Meaning: It might not rain, but it probably will.)
Consider:
Can I not go to the party?
I suppose sentences 1-4 have to be pronounced with special emphasis on 'not' and the following verbs to make the meaning clear.
Gratefully,
Navi.
1) I can not interrupt, but I will.
2) I could not interrupt, but I did.
3) I could not have happened, but it did. (Meaning: It might not have happened but it did.)
4) It could not rain, but it probably will. (Meaning: It might not rain, but it probably will.)
Consider:
Can I not go to the party?
I suppose sentences 1-4 have to be pronounced with special emphasis on 'not' and the following verbs to make the meaning clear.
Gratefully,
Navi.
Top answer
ok except for the type in sentence 3; I think you mean "It could not have happened"
- ok except for the type in sentence 3; I think you mean "It could not have happened"
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ok except for the type in sentence 3; I think you mean "It could not have happened" 
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navitasanAre these sentences correctAs long as you put the 'not' in bold when writing or make your voice louder when speaking, you can do those. Even so, I don't think it's wise to use those constructions in writing.
CJ
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