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we could compare vs we could compared

The correct phrase is "we could compare." The verb "compare" should be in the base form after modal verbs like "could." The incorrect phrase "we could compared" uses the past participle form of the verb, which is not appropriate in this context.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 1074 views

we could compare

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to suggest the possibility of making a comparison between two or more things.
  • ... of two-thirds and three-fourths is 12. We then converted each fraction into an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 12, so that we could compare them.
  • For example, we could compare how men and women feel about abortion. Here our dependent variable (abortion) consists of only two categories—approve or ...
  • we could compare the European Parliament to a national parliament, but we need to remember that the European Parliament does not have all of the powers  ...
  • I was looking at how we could compare straight binary/byte code comparison!!!! Free tools/API recommendation would be good :) Ta.

we could compared

This phrase is incorrect. The verb form "compared" is not suitable after the modal verb "could."

  • Jun 27, 2014 ... We analyzed everything we could, compared the likely angles, and came up with a conclusion. Discord: IT'S TIME FOR A DEATH BATTLE!
  • Jul 15, 2009 ... By using structural homologues search and analyzing electrostatic potential of surface, we could compared HP0827 with other RNA-binding ...
  • Dec 16, 2014 ... wines had time to breath and with all four at once, we could compared them at our leisure. The tasting was low key, with plenty of time to taste ...
  • Apr 28, 2015 ... We could compared the UK to France, of course, and get all self-congratulory. But that would be wrong, and would mask the real facts – that UK ...

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