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i could not vs i does not

The phrases "i could not" and "i does not" are not comparable as they are grammatically different. "I could not" is a correct construction in English, while "i does not" is incorrect. The correct form would be "I do not."

Last updated: April 15, 2024 • 899 views

i could not

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express the inability or lack of possibility to do something in the past.

Examples:

  • I could not attend the meeting yesterday.
  • She could not finish her homework on time.
  • They could not find their keys.
  • He could not remember her name.
  • We could not reach the summit.
  • Mar 15, 2011 ... hi every one i am using cadance allegro 16.2 i am trying to translate the .max file into .brd but i could not translatei could not see ...

i does not

This phrase is incorrect in English. The correct form is "I do not."


Alternatives:

  • I do not
  • I don't
  • I am not
  • I'm not
  • I did not

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