Erin Posted August 28, 2002 Share Posted August 28, 2002 Question Can "do" replace only regular verbs? Or can it replace modals as well? And, conversely, can modals replace "do"? Answer The tense and other information of the "do" part depends on the "do" verb, not on the previous verb. Examples: Joe could speak Spanish better than I do. In this sentence, I speak Spanish, but Joe is now living in Peru and has only Peruvian friends. Therefore, he could (end up) speaking better than I do (than I already speak). Joe speaks Spanish better than I could. In this sentence, Joe already speaks Spanish better than I will ever be able to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost_into_wild Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Question Can "do" replace only regular verbs? Or can it replace modals as well? And, conversely, can modals replace "do"? Answer The tense and other information of the "do" part depends on the "do" verb, not on the previous verb. Examples: Joe could speak Spanish better than I do. In this sentence, I speak Spanish, but Joe is now living in Peru and has only Peruvian friends. Therefore, he could (end up) speaking better than I do (than I already speak). Joe speaks Spanish better than I could. In this sentence, Joe already speaks Spanish better than I will ever be able to. Joe speaks Spanish better than I could. Joe speaks Spanish better than I can. sometimes i am confused abt the uses of could/can ? can u plz explain its uses in details ??:):):) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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