You couldn't have passed the test.

[quirrell]

You couldn't have passed the test.

1. The hearer did not pass the test
2. The hearer did pass the test.

What dose the above sentence mean? Sentence 1, sentence 2, or something else?

 

[emsr2d2]

You couldn't have passed the test.

1. The hearer did not pass the test
2. The hearer did pass the test.

What dose does the above top sentence mean - sentence 1, sentence 2, or something else?

Please note my changes above. Where did you find the original sentence? You must quote the source and author whenever you post someone else's words.