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- 19-Oct-2011, 13:17 #1
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be Dear teachers,
I said, "we could run away to sea and be sailors".
I have two questions:
No.1
Why "could" instead of "can" is used here? Does this "could" means a suggestion?
No.2
I get confused by the use of "be". Does it mean "we could run away to sea and could be sailors"?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Thank you in advance.
Jiang
- 19-Oct-2011, 13:19 #2
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Re: be It could mean that.
Originally Posted by jiang 
Yes, exactly.No.2
I get confused by the use of "be". Does it mean "we could run away to sea and could be sailors"?
- 19-Oct-2011, 13:23 #3
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Threadstarter / Original Poster Re: be Hi birdeen's call,
Thank you very much for your help. Now I see.
Jiang
Originally Posted by birdeen's call It could mean that.
Yes, exactly.
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