Dear Sir,
From what I have learnt from English Grammar Books, "Could have gone ; Could have done" are correct phrases commonly accepted by many readers and writers.
When Google, I realize that "Could have went ; Could have did" are still widely being used by many native speakers today. They probably have a good reason to say it this way.
Would anyone care to explain?
With great Thanks!
From what I have learnt from English Grammar Books, "Could have gone ; Could have done" are correct phrases commonly accepted by many readers and writers.
When Google, I realize that "Could have went ; Could have did" are still widely being used by many native speakers today. They probably have a good reason to say it this way.
Would anyone care to explain?
With great Thanks!
Comments
Could have did ...
The above are grammatically wrong. Educated native speakers don't speak that way.
However, things such as "could have went" and "could have did" are definitely considered substandard.
In addition to "could have went and could have did," other commonly used incorrect (correct words are in parenthesis) words include: "could have became (become), should have drove (driven), should have began (cor begun),might have blew (blown) it, could have broke (broken) it, should have chose (chosen) this one, should have drank
With enough practice, anyone can correct poor grammar.. Once you do, you'll realize how awful it sounds.
use the word take, only the word bring. I correct my grandchildren about
this constantly. The teachers must not know the difference either.