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MFarooq Posted 10 years ago
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Could
Hi everyone,
Why is "COULD" used in the following dialogues?
A: Well, I guess. We have got everything. Edith is a wonderful packer.
B: Thank you Ann.
C: You are welcome and I am sure you will be to find out nice hotel somewhere.
A: Well, I am not so sure about that.
D: Well, your worries are over because I have found out a nice place for you. You can stay at my place.
B: We COULD NOT do that.
D: Well, why not? I am leaving on 5 plan and you can move in right now.
B: We really COULD NOT accept that.
D: Ann, can you tell them it is perferctly alright!
A: Well, look at this way,Edith, we will be helping him out. You can take of his house while he is out. Why you COULD dust and sweep.
D: Oh, wait I COULD NOT let her do that.
A: Well, you insist us then we are going to stay. Right honey!
Kind Regards
Why is "COULD" used in the following dialogues?
A: Well, I guess. We have got everything. Edith is a wonderful packer.
B: Thank you Ann.
C: You are welcome and I am sure you will be to find out nice hotel somewhere.
A: Well, I am not so sure about that.
D: Well, your worries are over because I have found out a nice place for you. You can stay at my place.
B: We COULD NOT do that.
D: Well, why not? I am leaving on 5 plan and you can move in right now.
B: We really COULD NOT accept that.
D: Ann, can you tell them it is perferctly alright!
A: Well, look at this way,Edith, we will be helping him out. You can take of his house while he is out. Why you COULD dust and sweep.
D: Oh, wait I COULD NOT let her do that.
A: Well, you insist us then we are going to stay. Right honey!
Kind Regards
Top answer
MFarooq Why is "COULD" used in the following dialogues? It is the polite form of 'can'.
- MFarooq Why is "COULD" used in the following dialogues?
- It is the polite form of 'can'.
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MFarooqWhy is "COULD" used in the following dialogues?It is the polite form of 'can'.
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isn't it showing to possibility or suggestion?
So far, I know the five usage of "COULD"
1- Past tense of "CAN"
2- Habitual action in the past.
3- Possibility
4- Suggestion
5- Request
But the reason you gave to me. It came into my knowledge first time.
Thank you
So far, I know the five usage of "COULD"
1- Past tense of "CAN"
2- Habitual action in the past.
3- Possibility
4- Suggestion
5- Request
But the reason you gave to me. It came into my knowledge first time.
Thank you
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MFarooq1) We COULD NOT do that. ... 1) We really COULD NOT accept that. ... 2) Why you COULD dust and sweep. ... 1) Oh, wait I COULD NOT let her do that.Those marked 1) are We are not capable of [doing / accepting / letting] ..., in the sense that it would break with the conventions of politeness, perhaps even be morally remiss, to do it, accept it,
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MFarooqfive usages of "COULD"That's a good way to learn the modals, but only at the beginning of your studies. You will soon find that such verbs sometimes have a meaning that is part way between one meaning and another, or that it has two possible meanings in the same sentence.
CJ
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Actually, I have been watching on www.Hulu.com "That Girl". I noticed these dialogues from there.
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MFarooqActually, I have been watching on www.Hulu.com "That Girl". I noticed these dialogues from there.OK. I was just curious.
CJ
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