They could come yesterday. vs They can come today.

The two phrases are not directly comparable because they refer to different time frames. 'They could come yesterday' implies a past event that did not happen, while 'They can come today' refers to a possibility in the present or future. Therefore, the choice between the two depends on the intended time frame of the action.

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They could come yesterday.

This phrase is incorrect because 'could' is used to express past ability or possibility, not for events that have already occurred.

To talk about a past event that did not happen, you should use 'could have come yesterday.'

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предложения на русский язык. They can plan the result. You must rise early. You may take another pen. They could come yesterday. They might try to change.

Alternatives:

They could have come yesterday.

They can come today.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a possibility in the present or future.

Use 'can' to indicate the ability or permission to do something in the present or future.

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They told me they can come today and turn the gas on between five and 8pm. They got here at 4 o'clock on the dot and they never called me so because I was ...
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They could come yesterday. vs They can come today.