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Yoong Liat Posted 19 years ago
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Lucy completed her assignment with John's help.
1. Without John's help, Lucy could not complete her assignment.
2. Without John's help, Lucy could not have completed her assignment.
In joining the sentences in bold, which is the correct sentence? Is 'could' the correct auxiliary verb?
Thank you very much.
1. Without John's help, Lucy could not complete her assignment.
2. Without John's help, Lucy could not have completed her assignment.
In joining the sentences in bold, which is the correct sentence? Is 'could' the correct auxiliary verb?
Thank you very much.
Top answer
2. 1. Without John's help, Lucy could not complete her assignment.
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- Without John's help, Lucy could not complete her assignment.
- She could not complete it (wasn't able to complete it), because his help wasn't available.
- 2.
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1. Without John's help, Lucy could not complete her assignment. She could not complete it (wasn't able to complete it), because his help wasn't available.
2. Without John's help, Lucy could not have completed her assignment. She completed it with his help, but without his help, that would not have bee
1. Without John's help, Lucy could not complete her assignment. She could not complete it (wasn't able to complete it), because his help wasn't available.
2. Without John's help, Lucy could not have completed her assignment. She completed it with his help, but without his help, that would not have bee
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