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 …

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 …

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 …

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?

"We couldn't verify it's you" even though I am signed in I am managing a Google Workspace account for someone and trying to do something which should be very simple, which is setting …

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; …

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 …

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 …

Feb 19, 2023 · Couldn't asks What things might prevent me from seeing you? In your example, however, the two words mean the same thing. The asker is not concerned with drawing …

Feb 25, 2018 · Why couldn't you have done that before? I would say that it has something to do with ability and decisions, like, in the first one I'm asking about his past ability to do something, …