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  1. 24-Feb-2004, 20:52 #1
    Jamil Guest

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    what are the differences between the two questions:
    Why couldn't he has come to the party?
    Why couldn't he come to the party?

    Many thanks
  2. 24-Feb-2004, 21:59 #2
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    I think the first should be Why hasn't he come to the party?
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  3. 25-Feb-2004, 00:46 #3
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    Re:
    • Why hasn't he come to the party?

    Meaning:
    • "What is the reason he didn't go come the party?"

    (He might have changed his mind about going.)

    Re:
    • Why couldn't he come to the party?

    Meaning:
    • "What prevented him from coming to the party?"

    (Perhaps some urgent matter demanded his attention.)

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