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Vinodkareer Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

Confusion

I need clarification as which is correct sentence.

I could not open the door.
I could not get the door to open.
  

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They are both correct grammar, but they could have very slightly different implications. The second sentence can only be used to describe a literal inability to open the door -- you tried, but it would not open. " --sandy

— OrlandoEnglishTutor

  • They are both correct grammar, but they could have very slightly different implications.
  • The second sentence can only be used to describe a literal inability to open the door -- you tried, but it would not open.
  • " --sandy
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They are both correct grammar, but they could have very slightly different implications.

The second sentence can only be used to describe a literal inability to open the door -- you tried, but it would not open.

The first sentence could refer to any "inability" to open the door for any reason:
"Because the noise in the hallway was very loud, and I didn't want to aw
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