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How the use of 'can' or 'could' alters the meaning of a statement.

 
 
Reply Mon 15 Jul, 2013 09:05 pm
If the intended meaning of the statement is to reflect a definitive conclusion following a triumphant escape from traditionally inescapable circumstances, then which of the two examples below is worded correctly [if at all]? I am happy to provide additional information and/or clarification if necessary. I would greatly appreciate an answer as well as an explanation so as to avoid committing the same error.

Not even Paradise can hold me.

Not even Paradise could hold me.

Thank you!
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dalehileman
 
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Reply Tue 16 Jul, 2013 12:09 pm
@OpeNrosE,
Not even Paradise can hold me.
Implication you're presently there but expecting a breakout

Quote:
Not even Paradise could hold me.
You're not there but even if you were….
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JTT
 
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Reply Tue 16 Jul, 2013 11:06 pm
@OpeNrosE,
Given the information you've so far provided, either one could be used.
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