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ivogel
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 Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 3:59 pm Post subject: can / could |
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| Studies show that the average person can speak up to 125 words a minute, but could be able to process up to 500 words a minute when listening. |
In the above quote, could is right? If it is right, why do the different tenses use? I'd like to know what is the means of could be able to?
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2006
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| Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 6:46 pm Post subject: |
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| I don't think that "could" is a good choice in that sentence. I would say "..............but (is able to)(can) process...........'. You can choose 'is able too' or 'can'. |
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CP
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| Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 10:08 am Post subject: |
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"Could" means "would be able to," so "could be able to" means "would be able to be able to," and that's not good English.
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Philo Kevetch
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| Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 4:20 pm Post subject: |
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2006 & CP -
I really enjoy reading your posts. Your explanations are very clear and I
learn something new about the language every time I have a chance to
visit this forum.
Thanks - Philo |
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