'can' and 'could'
- They could come by car. (= Maybe they will come by car.) ...
- It can be very cold here in winter. (= It is sometimes very cold here in winter.) ...
- That can't be true. ...
- It's ten o'clock. ...
- It could be very cold there in winter. ...
- They know the way here. ...
- She can speak several languages. ...
- I can see you.
What is the difference between can vs could? · I can bring the meat to the bbq · I could have brought the meat to the bbq if I hadn't ran out of time. Can vs could: Rules of use · Could as a past tense of Can |
'Can' and 'could' are both modal verbs that are mainly used to express ability, possibility, permission, and requests. 'Could' is used to express past ability. |
23 мар. 2023 г. · Examples of could: · Mario could have gone to any college he wanted, but he chose UConn because that's where his dad went. · I could win the ... |
When we make requests, we can use can or could (but not may). Could is more polite than can: Can you call back later? I'm busy now. Could ... |
We also use modals for asking for something (making a request or asking permission). Can you do me a favour? (more informal) Could you say thanks to your mum ... |
When asking for permission, 'could' is politer and more formal than 'can.' For example: Can I use your phone? Here, we are asking for permission. |
11 апр. 2023 г. · Can is used for present ability and possibility ("I can dance." / "I'm sorry, but I can't help you.") Can is informally used for offers and ... |
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