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PreciousJones Posted 15 years ago
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Can

People who move around a lot seem more independent.

I answer with:

I guess you could say that. Or

I guess you can say that.

Which is correct and what's the difference? Can both be used.

Thanks
  

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While both are correct, the more usual by far in my experience is the first (with could ). could is more tentative than can, so it goes together better with a tentative word like guess . CJ

— CalifJim

  • While both are correct, the more usual by far in my experience is the first (with could ).
  • could is more tentative than can, so it goes together better with a tentative word like guess .
  • CJ
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While both are correct, the more usual by far in my experience is the first (with could).

could is more tentative than can, so it goes together better with a tentative word like guess.

CJ
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