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OttoJ Posted 12 years ago
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-The blow was struck from immediately behind, and yet was upon the left side. Now, how can that be unless it were by a left-handed man?
Why not 'how could/would/might/must' that be'?
Why not 'how could/would/might/must' that be'?
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'Could' is the most natural form in your original sentence. In everyday speech we don't always plan our sentences ahead. 'Can' is a slip.
- 'Could' is the most natural form in your original sentence.
- In everyday speech we don't always plan our sentences ahead.
- 'Can' is a slip.
- 'Would' and 'might' are unlikely.
- 'Must' is not possible.
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'Could' is the most natural form in your original sentence. In everyday speech we don't always plan our sentences ahead.
'Can' is a slip. 'Would' and 'might' are unlikely. 'Must' is not possible.
'Can' is a slip. 'Would' and 'might' are unlikely. 'Must' is not possible.
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