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Abraxas25 Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Explain to mee why this is the correct version of the sentence.
9. She is very intelligent. She (can not have thought/ couldn't have thought) that!
can not have thought
Why is this the correct answer? I got it from here: http://esl.about.com/library/quiz/blgrquiz_pastforms_answer.htm
Thank you!
can not have thought
Why is this the correct answer? I got it from here: http://esl.about.com/library/quiz/blgrquiz_pastforms_answer.htm
Thank you!
Top answer
Both answers are possible.
- Both answers are possible.
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The first sentence is in present time that is why it is better to use present perfect in the sentence that follows.
But I do understand the confusion 'cos it kinda like sounds okay to use "couldn't" meaning "shouldn't".
But I do understand the confusion 'cos it kinda like sounds okay to use "couldn't" meaning "shouldn't".
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Are you guys sure? What's the point in having a test make me believe the second option is wrong when it's not?!
And thanks for replying.
And thanks for replying.
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The test is poorly written by someone inexperienced in examining the language.
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