Could have I done v/s Could I have done

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Hi,I'm getting confused b/w these two different ways of using could i.e. could have I done or could I have done. Which one is correct ?Moreover, Can I say 'words have different usage'? Usage is a way in which one uses words. So can I use 'Usages?' . Moreover I get confused while using articles i.e. when & where should I use 'the'/ 'a'. Which sentences take 'the' & which ones take 'a'.Please help

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AnonymousI'm getting confused b/w these two different ways of using could i.e. could have I done or could I have done. Which one is correct ?

"could have I done" is wrong.

"could I have done" is possible in the right context. For example: "What could I have done about it?", "Could I have done things differently?"

AnonymousMoreover, Can I say 'words have different usage'?

Not really, but you can say "words have different usages" (when using this word, be sure you really do want "usage" and not plain "use").

AnonymousMoreover I get confused while using articles i.e. when & where should I use 'the'/ 'a'. Which sentences take 'the' & which ones take 'a'

This is much too big a question to answer here. If you Google for "English articles" (or similar) you'll find lots of material. If you have any questions about specific usage patterns then post them here.

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