 Is 'can know' good English?
J. B. Heaton & J. P. Stocks say in their OVERSEAS STUDENTS' COMPANION TO ENGLISH STUDIES (LONGMANS, 1966) that we seldom use 'can know':
We can know all about India in our geography lessons. (wrong)
We should say: We learn all about India in our geography lessons.
I don't know why 'can know' is wrong. Here are a few sentences from the Internet. Could you tell me whether they are wrong too and why?
Thank you very much in advance.
1. Christ said that He would come into your life and be your friend so you can know him personally.
2. Through Him you can know and experience God's love and plan for your life.
3. Good! At least we can know what he has done this while. |