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Is anything the matter with the following sentence? 'I could buy only two tickets.'

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It's grammatically correct,this mentions that you were able to buy only 2 tickets
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There is nothing wrong with the sentence. It is perfect. It is just the past tense of the sentence: "I can buy only two tickets". 'Could is the past tense of 'can'. Therefore your sentence simply means: I was able to buy two tickets.'
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The sentence is right.
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I am a qualified English Teacher with 5 years of Experience.

Generally We use singular after only, but I'd say people are speaking these kind of sentences.
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'Only is a 'Focus Adverb'; the position of focus adverb in a sentence is important to convey the right shade of meaning. Now look at this sentence and see the change for yourself: 'Only I could buy two tickets.' (meaning, others could buy only one). Normally, the adverb is placed close the verb that...
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'Only is a 'Focus Adverb'; the position of focus adverb in a sentence is important to convey the right shade of meaning. Now look at this sentence and see the change for yourself: 'Only I could buy two tickets.' (meaning, others could buy only one). Normally, the adverb is placed close the verb that it modifies. Your sentence is correct and conveys the right meaning read less
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The sentence is correct
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if in english past tense then right but as in simple present the sentence is wrong. right willl be "i can buy only two tickets"
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Means...what u want to know...
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This is a correct sentence.It shows past ability.
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No there isn't. The sentence is correct.
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