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User_gary Posted 19 years ago
Grammar
could/can
He could not lift it.
He cannot lift it.
What is the difference in the meaning of the above sentences?
Please explain it.
He cannot lift it.
What is the difference in the meaning of the above sentences?
Please explain it.
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He could not lift it. - he tried to lift it in the past. He cannot lift it.
- He could not lift it.
- - he tried to lift it in the past.
- He cannot lift it.
- - he is trying to lift it now.
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He could not lift it. - he tried to lift it in the past.
He cannot lift it. - he is trying to lift it now.
He cannot lift it. - he is trying to lift it now.
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