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Joseph A Posted 8 years ago
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Hello everyone,
1. Could you please tell me if the sentence below okay?
The prisoner were able to escape from prison, and the police have not found them yet.
2. Could you please tell me if I can use "could" instead of "were able to" in that sentence?
Regards,
JA
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Joseph A 1. Could you please tell me if the sentence below is okay? Yes (prisoner s ).
- Joseph A 1.
- Could you please tell me if the sentence below is okay?
- Yes (prisoner s ).
- Joseph A 2.
- Could you please tell me if I can use "could" instead of "were able to" in that sentence?
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Joseph A1. Could you please tell me if the sentence below is okay?
Yes (prisoners).
Joseph A2. Could you please tell me if I can use "could" instead of "were able to" in that sentence?
No. That would mean it was possible for them to escape.
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