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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Modals. Ability

Hello . Are these two sentences the same, are they right or not?

1. I couldn´t play chess
2. I didn´t know how to play chess
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Both are correct English. #2 means eg you didn't know the rules of the game. #1 can mean this, but can also mean you knew the rules but you didn't have a chess board or an opponent..

— Clive

  • Both are correct English.
  • #2 means eg you didn't know the rules of the game.
  • #1 can mean this, but can also mean you knew the rules but you didn't have a chess board or an opponent..
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Both are correct English.

#2 means eg you didn't know the rules of the game.
#1 can mean this, but can also mean you knew the rules but you didn't have a chess board or an opponent..
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