Reply With QuoteThat 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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#1 27-Oct-2003, 00:02Can
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#3 27-Oct-2003, 22:55We also use 'make it'.
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#4 28-Oct-2003, 03:48We might say she can be there by three, but I am not so sure of at three.
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#5 29-Oct-2003, 00:14They're different to me- one sets a limit, the other just gives a possible arrival time.
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#6 10-Aug-2006, 21:23Re: Can
after modal verbs u must use infinitive without to....(gosh very soon i'll be a gold queen:DDDDD)
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#7 10-Aug-2006, 22:35Re: Can
Hi
Modal verbs are usually followed by short infinitives
e.g.He can be of help whenever you want.
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#8 07-Sep-2006, 08:16Re: Can
i think its be
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#9 26-Nov-2007, 18:07Re: Can
yeah me too it`s be
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#10 29-Nov-2007, 21:33
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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")
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