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Grammar
Must not vs can't
When we talk about probability using must or can , what is the difference between the following two sentences?
Who is that guy?
It must be Tom or It must not be Tom or It Can't be Tom.
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Who is that guy?
It must be Tom or It must not be Tom or It Can't be Tom.
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It must not be Tom. -- In the speaker's judgment, it is logically impossible. -- In the speaker's judgement, it is not possible.
- It must not be Tom.
- -- In the speaker's judgment, it is logically impossible.
- -- In the speaker's judgement, it is not possible.
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It must not be Tom. -- In the speaker's judgment, it is logically impossible.
It can't be Tom.-- In the speaker's judgement, it is not possible.
It can't be Tom.-- In the speaker's judgement, it is not possible.
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