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That seems to be BE. I would say
she can make it there by three
, which I think is pretty typical AE.
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We also use 'make it'.
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We might say
she can be there
by
three
, but I am not so sure of
at three.
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They're different to me- one sets a limit, the other just gives a possible arrival time.
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Re: Can
after modal verbs u must use infinitive without to....(gosh very soon i'll be a gold queen:DDDDD)
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Re: Can
Hi
Modal verbs are usually followed by short infinitives
e.g.He can be of help whenever you want.
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i think its be
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yeah me too it`s be
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Can
CAN
is a Modal Auxiliary Verb and They can not be used with the preposition
TO
and the Structure of CAN is:
Subject
+
Can
+
Main verb
I
+
can
+
play
tennis.
The
main verb
is
always
the bare infinitive (infinitive without "TO")
A.M
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