Google
English-Test.net
Find penpals and make new friends today!
 
act of pretending; counterfeit; imitation of the operation or features of one system using an other system
executive
simulation
combination
clipping
TOEIC test: Word games: Free Online Noun Quiz Answer
Dictionaries   TOEIC   TOEFL   GMAT   SAT   GRE   MCAT   PCAT   ASVAB   Interviews
Tests   Grammar   Articles   Stories   Shop   Services   English for winners   Community
Home   Top 100   Start your FREE email English course now!   Audio Lessons
 
Username
Password
 Remember me? 
Search   FAQ   Memberlist   Profile   Private messages   Register   Log in 

Help with contractions (Sentence: Why can't I buy that clock?)



 
ESL/EFL Worksheets and Handouts for Students Printable, photocopiable, clearly structured
Designed for teachers and individual learners
For use in a classroom, at home, on your PC
ESL Forums | English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
Expression "no little" | Sentence: There's a wildcat money coming here. I have to stack my piece.
Message Author
Help with contractions (Sentence: Why can't I buy that clock?) Sat Jun 28, 2008 3:53 am  Help with contractions (Sentence: Why can't I buy that clock?)		  
The sentence "Why can't I buy that clock?" makes sense to me. Why doesn't, "Why cannot I buy that clock?" make any sense. Are both of those written properly?
TripleC8601
New Member


Joined: 28 Jun 2008
Posts: 1
Help with contractions (Sentence: Why can't I buy that clock?) Sat Jun 28, 2008 3:55 am  Help with contractions (Sentence: Why can't I buy that clock?)		  
Both are fine to me. can't = cannot = can not; " ' " = "no".
Haihao
I'm a Communicator ;-)


Joined: 26 Oct 2006
Posts: 1381
Location: Japan
Have you read a good anecdote today? Subscribe to free email English courseEnglish grammar exercises — improve your English knowledge and vocabulary skillsDo you know how to use the relative pronoun?Are you a native speaker of English? Then you should read this!
Display posts from previous:   
Expression "no little" | Sentence: There's a wildcat money coming here. I have to stack my piece.
ESL Forums | English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms Help with contractions (Sentence: Why can't I buy that clock?) All times are GMT + 2 Hours
Page 1 of 1
Latest topics on ESL EFL Forums
Barter has many disadvantages... • the usage of "please" • I wonder if "to this day" means the same as "until this day" • "were" with He, She and It • convince vs persuade • it's too far to walk (there)? • "They are the same age" vs "They are at the same age" • What does the phrase 'take into account in' mean? • ...At least women swung only their hips. Young men swung everything, from... • the meaning of appointment in "Richard is Sally's appointment." • Sentence: I am contesting for Talent Manager in Syntillations Election 08. • Usage of "as beaten up" • reported speech in wish-clause • "one another" vs "each other" • difference between "probably" and "possibly" • meaning of "flag this message" • Phrase "sorry for the short notice..." • How informal is 'Long time no speak'? • Help with contractions (Sentence: Why can't I buy that clock?)

Discover English-test.net
Free GRE online prctise tests • What is the difference between 'familiarly' and 'familiar'? • Meaning of 'mark out' • 'It' in indirect speech: 'The lady at the tourist...' • Use vs Usage • GRE vocabulary test: Vocabulary Building: Noun Test • Free GRE test: Free word games online: Noun Quiz • Meaning of masochist, mite, malcontent, inebriety, moodiness • Learn French easy and fast: Pimsleur review • English listen training: Synonyms for danger • English grammar quiz: American Slang Words (4)

 
 You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum


Provided by phpBB ©2001-2008 phpBB Group
Subscribe to FREE email English course written by Alan Townend
First name E-mail