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Old 14-May-2008, 10:49
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Default can or cannot

Which one should I use for the blank, 'can or cannot'? Thanks.
I think 'can' is correct, but I am not sure.
''People .................get into the chemistry laboratory under no circumtances''
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Default Re: can or cannot

Ex: People cannot get into the chemistry laboratory under no circumtances.

Below, negative no is first, so the verb can be affirmative can:

Ex: Under no circumstances can to people get into the chemistry laboratory.

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People cannot get into the chemistry laboratory under any circumstances.Correct?
Under no circumstances-means NEVER.

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