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Tenacious Learner Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Synonyms for Could. Unit 6

Hi Teachers,

Could you tell, if the given synonyms are appropriate to 'could' according to the context of the sentence? If not could you tell me a better one?

Two policemen in a small village police station could hear the wind outside.

a) had the possibility to

b) were able to

Thanks in advance
  

Top answer

Only b) is correct.

— MalRey

  • Only b) is correct.
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Only b) is correct.
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Hi MalRey,

Thank you for your reply.

What about this one? Is it correct too?

c) were capable to

Thanks
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No. "...were capable of hearing..."

Although it would sound odd.
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Hi MalRey,

Thank you for your reply.

I though about this one. In fact, I wrote it and then erased it.

I'll only use 'were able of'

Best,

TS
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Thinking SpainI'll only use 'were able of'
I'm sure you mean "were able to."
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Emotion: embarrassed Of course I meant that! So sorry.
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