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Hello there. Let's say a guy shows up with weapons at a party out of the blue and a book says "Everyone wondered where he COULD HAVE come from. " Do natives use "COULD HAVE" in this sentence or do they use "MAY HAVE" or something else plz?
Hello there. Let's say a guy shows up with weapons at a party out of the blue and a book says "Everyone wondered where he COULD HAVE come from. " Do natives use "COULD HAVE" in this sentence or do they use "MAY HAVE" or something else plz?
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Yes, natives would use "could have" in this sentence. Also "might have come from" would be common. May have is more formal even though it's probably more correct.
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Yes, natives would use "could have" in this sentence. Also "might have come from" would be common. May have is more formal even though it's probably more correct.
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