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Inchoateknowledge Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

more modal

You can not have seen her: she has been dead for 1 year.
You could not have seen here: she has been dead for 1 year.

Which is correct? I think both mean the same. I need confirmation.
  

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You could't possibly have seen her. She has been dead for a year.

— Goodman

  • You could't possibly have seen her.
  • She has been dead for a year.
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You could't possibly have seen her. She has been dead for a year.
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"You couldn't", perhaps?

(Sorry! [F] )
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Thanks.
I believe where an indefinite article may be used, the use of 'one' is justifiable too.
My use of colon is acceptable too.
'Possibly' emphasise the degree of the probability.
I was particularly interested in the use of modals.
Thank you once more.
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(Sorry! ) ?
Only could not?
Thanks
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I think "you can't have seen her" is correct too.

(my rose was for Goodman's typo Emotion: smile )
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InchoateknowledgeYou can not have seen her: she has been dead for 1 year.
You could not have seen here: she has been dead for 1 year.

Which is correct? I think both mean the same. I need confirmation.

I have to admit, my typing needs much improvement. Thanks for pointing out my missing ‘N”.

Technically, 1 year and a y
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