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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Could/Would/Can't
Please can somebody explain this sentence to me?
"I would if I could but I can't."
Thank you
"I would if I could but I can't."
Thank you
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It is difficult to explain in other words. Here is a weak attempt: If he was able to do it, he would do it, but he is not able to do it.
- It is difficult to explain in other words.
- Here is a weak attempt: If he was able to do it, he would do it, but he is not able to do it.
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It is difficult to explain in other words. Here is a weak attempt:
If he was able to do it, he would do it, but he is not able to do it.
If he was able to do it, he would do it, but he is not able to do it.
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Ok, I'll try:
I WOULD = present/future refference reffering to a possibility.
IF I COULD = future possibility, probably impossible/imaginary etc.
BUT I CAN'T = i'm not able.
I would learn another language if I could, but I can't (because i don't have time).
I WOULD = present/future refference reffering to a possibility.
IF I COULD = future possibility, probably impossible/imaginary etc.
BUT I CAN'T = i'm not able.
I would learn another language if I could, but I can't (because i don't have time).
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