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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
may/can have attended
Hi
I have a question about grammar
A: Why wasn't your boyfriend at the party last night?
B: He.....the lecture at Shaw Hall. I know he very much wanted to hear the speaker.
a. can have attended b. may have attended
Which do you choose: a or b? Could you please explain why?
Thanks
I have a question about grammar
A: Why wasn't your boyfriend at the party last night?
B: He.....the lecture at Shaw Hall. I know he very much wanted to hear the speaker.
a. can have attended b. may have attended
Which do you choose: a or b? Could you please explain why?
Thanks
Top answer
Can indicates ability. May indicates possibility. I would use may .
- Can indicates ability.
- May indicates possibility.
- I would use may .
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