can't / won't

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Teo

#355854 Thu, 26 Apr 07 03:55 AM

Ms. Chen: Brian, you had better stop playing the computer game right away, or I will be very angry. And you ___ turn it on any more.

Brian: I know. But, Mom, may I play it after I finish my homework?

(A) can't (B) won't (C) don't (D) wouldn't

A is correct. Is B also acceptable?

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Taiwan

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Thank you very much for your reply.

Clive

#355885 Thu, 26 Apr 07 06:32 AM

Hi,

Yes. B is a strong expression of the Mother's will. It's like a strong statement of fact.

Don't think that you will play it later, because I'm telling you that you won't.

Best wishes, Clive

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Canada

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