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«Could» — is a modal verb in English that means the same as «Can», indicating possibility, ability, resolution in a certain period of time in the past. Literally translated as «Mig» and «Wmiv»In negations, «could» is used in the form «could not» or in the abbreviated form «couldn't». Literally can be translated as «Couldn't» or «Couldn't».«Could» in interrogative sentences.
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«Could» — is a modal verb in English that means the same as «Can», indicating possibility, ability, resolution in a certain period of time in the past. Literally translated as «Mig» and «Wmiv»
Examples:
She could speak English 2 years ago.
She could 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 limit the mountains when he was 20.
My grandfather could climb the mountains when he was 20.
In negations, «could» is used in the form «could not» or in the abbreviated form «couldn't». Literally can be translated as «Couldn't» or «Couldn't».
Examples:
I could not swim when I was a child.
I couldn't swim when I was a kid.
She couldn't find her keys yesterday.
She couldn't find her keys yesterday.
He could not come to us on Saturday.
He couldn't come to us on Saturday.
«Could» in interrogative sentences.
Examples:
Could she swim when she was five years old?
Did she know how to swim when she was five?
Could she play the piano?
Did she know how to play the piano?
Could your grandpa climb mountains when he was 20?
Could your grandfather have climbed the mountains when he was 20?
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