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Latest post Tue, Nov 16 2004 5:27 AM by hanuman_2000. 2 replies.
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hanuman_2000  +  55567 Tue, 16 Nov 04 05:27 AM
Sir,

I normally use "can not" but most of the places it written "cannot".

are both correct?

can not =cannot

Thanks.
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CalifJim  +  55569 Tue, 16 Nov 04 05:45 AM
"cannot" is the only correct form.
Unlike all the other modals, when "can" occurs with "not" it forms a single word.

must not, may not, should not, ..., cannot!

Isn't English maddening?Smile [:)]
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