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Cat navy 425 Posted 6 years ago
Grammar
I cannot but/I could not but
Dear all,
I would like to know whether the following sentences are correct. If yes, kindly tell me their meaning.
1) I cannot but speak English.
2) I could not but speak English.
Thank you.
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cat navy 425 I would like to know whether the following sentences are correct. They are correct but very old-fashioned. You can use them in conversation after scientists invent a time machine so you can travel back to the 18th century.
- cat navy 425 I would like to know whether the following sentences are correct.
- They are correct but very old-fashioned.
- You can use them in conversation after scientists invent a time machine so you can travel back to the 18th century.
- cat navy 425 1) I cannot but speak English.
- I must speak English; I cannot prevent myself from speaking English; In this situation I feel duty-bound to speak English.
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cat navy 425I would like to know whether the following sentences are correct.
They are correct but very old-fashioned. You can use them in conversation after scientists invent a time machine so you can travel back to the 18th century.
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