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Zany grape Posted 9 years ago
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What is the difference between Can you see the cat that is sleeping under the tree. and Do you see the cat that is sleeping under the tree.?

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zany grape What is the difference between Can you see the cat that is sleeping under the tree. and Do you see the cat that is sleeping under the tree.? There is none, really.

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  • zany grape What is the difference between Can you see the cat that is sleeping under the tree.
  • and Do you see the cat that is sleeping under the tree.?
  • There is none, really.
  • Learners often use 'can' where native speakers use 'do'.
  • Of course, in other situations, 'can' refers to ability while 'do' refers to a fact.
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zany grapeWhat is the difference between Can you see the cat that is sleeping under the tree. and Do you see the cat that is sleeping under the tree.?

There is none, really. Learners often use 'can' where native speakers use 'do'. Of course, in other situations, 'can' refers to ability while 'do' refers to a fact.

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