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“Could” is a modal verb in English that means the same as “Can,” indicating possibility, ability, or permission at a certain time in the past. It is literally translated as “Could” and “Was able to.”In negations, “could” is used in the form “could not” or in the contracted form “couldn't.” It can be literally translated as “Could not” or “Was not able to.”“Could” in interrogative sentences.
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“Could” is a modal verb in English that means the same as “Can,” indicating possibility, ability, or permission at a certain time in the past. It is literally translated as “Could” and “Was able to.”
Examples:
She could speak English 2 years ago.
She was able to speak English 2 years ago.
He could swim well when he was young.
He was able to swim well when he was young.
My grandpa could climb the mountains when he was 20.
My grandpa could climb the mountains when he was 20.
In negations, “could” is used in the form “could not” or in the contracted form “couldn't.” It can be literally translated as “Could not” or “Was not able to.”
Examples:
I could not swim when I was a child.
I could not swim when I was a child.
She couldn't find her keys yesterday.
She could not find her keys yesterday.
He could not come to us on Saturday.
He could not come to us on Saturday.
“Could” in interrogative sentences.
Examples:
Could she swim when she was five years old?
Could she swim when she was five years old?
Could she play the piano?
Could she play the piano?
Could your grandpa climb mountains when he was 20?
Could your grandpa climb mountains when he was 20?
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