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Teal lime Posted 6 years ago
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He can't ski or he can't go skiing?
Which is correct: "He can't ski" or "He can't go skiing"?
If both are possible, do they mean the same thing?
If not, when should I use each of them?
Thank you.
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teal lime If both are possible, do they mean the same thing? They are, and no. teal lime If not, when should I use each of them?
- teal lime If both are possible, do they mean the same thing?
- They are, and no.
- teal lime If not, when should I use each of them?
- " "He can't go skiing" means that he cannot engage in the sport right now for whatever reason—he broke his leg, he can't afford it, his wife won't let him because last time she caught him sharing an eggnog with a ski bunny by the fireplace in the lodge, he has to work overtime, etc.
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teal limeIf both are possible, do they mean the same thing?
They are, and no.
teal limeIf not, when should I use each of them?
"He can't ski" is how we say "He does not know how to ski."
"He can't go skiing" means that he cannot engage in the sport right now for whatever reason—he broke his leg, he can't affo
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