Context: We can't cook without oil and salt.
It can't be cooked without oil and salt.
I am trying to use "can't be" in the sentence and form the general sentence.
kumenglish It can't be cooked without oil and salt. The problem is the pronoun "it". There is no antecedent noun.
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kumenglishIt can't be cooked without oil and salt.
The problem is the pronoun "it". There is no antecedent noun. e.g.
Pasta can't be cooked properly without water, oil and salt.
The general meaning is:
No kitchen should be without oil and salt; these staples are essential for cooking.
kumenglishContext: We can't cook without oil and salt.
It can't be cooked without oil and salt.
I am trying to use "can't be" in the sentence and form the general sentence.
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Cooking can't be done without oil and salt.
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