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PreciousJones Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

A shot of gin is 10 bucks in LA, where 10 bucks can get you a bottle in Mexico.

A shot of gin is 10 bucks in LA, where 10 bucks could get you a bottle in Mexico.

Should it be could or can?

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PreciousJones Should it be could or can? Both are fine. Instead of where, use either while or whereas to avoid confusion.

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  • PreciousJones Should it be could or can?
  • Both are fine.
  • Instead of where, use either while or whereas to avoid confusion.
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PreciousJonesShould it be could or can?
Both are fine. Instead of where, use either while or whereas to avoid confusion.
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What's the difference between using can or could in this situation?

Thanks!
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Shouldn't it be can because it's a fact.

But if I used bucket/bathtub in place of bottle, than wouldn't couldn't be a better choice?

Please help. Thanks!
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Conversationally, you should say 'can' in this case because in this sentence it sounds like you are speaking from a position of authority or knowledge. Both are technically correct, but in this case, can is the better choice.
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geistgrant Conversationally, you should say 'can' in this case because in this sentence it sounds like you are speaking from a position of authority or knowledge. Both are technically correct, but in this case, can is the better choice.
Why are both technically right when they're two different ways of usage? So, do they mean the exact same thing, but just wor
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PreciousJonesWhat's the difference between using "can" or "could" in this situation?
There is no real difference. Consider them interchangeable and equally natural.
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Aspara Gus PreciousJonesWhat's the difference between using "can" or "could" in this situation?There is no real difference. Consider them interchangeable and equally natural.
But I don't understand why? Isn't could supposed to be just a possibility, and can more concrete? And could is also used as past tense. No? Please help clarify.
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We have already discussed this before in one of your previous threads.

You could say that can is more direct and firm, I suppose. With could, I sense an implied conditional: … 10 bucks could get you a bottle in Mexico [if you were in Mexico].

They’re just different ways of saying the same thing; that’s all.
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Aspara GusWe have already discussed this before in one of your previous threads.You could say that can is more direct and firm, I suppose. With could, I sense an implied conditional: … 10 bucks could get you a bottle in Mexico [if you were in Mexico].They’re just different ways of saying the same thing; that’s all.
That's what I thought. Thanks again!!
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