"He could destroy the monster" refers to the present or future. It means he would be able to destroy the monster.Originally Posted by Super Sonic
"He could have destroyed the monster" refers to the past. It means he would have been able to destroy the monster but it didn't happen.
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- 13-Feb-2007, 12:54 #1
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What is the difference between "could"&"could have"? He could destroy the monster.
He could have destroyed the monster.
Thanks in advance.
- 13-Feb-2007, 13:14 #2
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Re: What is the difference between "could"&"could have"?
- 13-Feb-2007, 13:30 #3
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Re: What is the difference between "could"&"could have"? Thank you, mister:) Originally Posted by Harry Smith
- 13-Feb-2007, 13:55 #4
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Re: What is the difference between "could"&"could have"? You are welcome! Originally Posted by Super Sonic 
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