Dec 1, 2014 · That couldn't be Tom, it's too early. In the above two examples, both statements are set in the present tense, but the first one is a definite statement of fact, while the second statement is …

Oct 13, 2016 · Let see this example: I hid the presents so that she wouldn't find them. I hid the presents so that she couldn't find them. The dictionary said: so that/in order that somebody/something would: ...

The “Google couldn’t verify…” message refers to all the information provided being insufficient to prove ownership. It does not mean the verification code itself was wrong. Yes, the message is poorly …

If you receive the message " NETWORK_FAILED " when you try to install something from the Chrome Web Store, unwanted software could be blocking the installation. First, remove the unwanted …

Nov 18, 2020 · He spoke so quickly that I can't understand him at all. He spoke so quickly that I couldn't understand him at all. What is more correct?

In this case, both "couldn't have done" and "couldn't do" would be acceptable in the sentence. Their meanings, however, are slightly different. "Couldn't have done" is in the past tense; "couldn't do" is in …

You couldn't have met my grand mother; she died before you were born. You couldn't meet my grand mother; she died before you were born. Are these two sentences grammatically correct?

In that situation I couldn't... but what you could not? I'm not aware if such use of ellipsis exists. Also, when but emphasizes something, it should take comma. It was too hot there. There was no any other …

Oct 4, 2015 · The sentence (A) isn't correct grammatically. "I couldn't open the door" is in the past. As a matter of fact, you are locked in and unable to open the door at the present time. So the correct …

Mar 22, 2023 · The test-setter is wrong. We don't use couldn't help for things that you have to do for a good reason. It is used, as you say, for things you can't stop yourself from doing (laughing at …