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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Obligation in the past
Is there any difference between 'couldn't' and 'weren't allowed to' when it comes to obligation in the past?
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The only problem with "couldn't" is that your listener/reader might think you mean you lacked the ability, instead of the needed permission.
- The only problem with "couldn't" is that your listener/reader might think you mean you lacked the ability, instead of the needed permission.
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The only problem with "couldn't" is that your listener/reader might think you mean you lacked the ability, instead of the needed permission.
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