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Eslbro Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

Can and could

What’s the difference between:

I can do that for you.

And

I could do that for you.

  

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eslbro What’s the difference between: I can do that for you. And I could do that for you. There isn't much difference.

— CalifJim

  • eslbro What’s the difference between: I can do that for you.
  • And I could do that for you.
  • There isn't much difference.
  • 'can' suggests "I will do that for you right away".
  • It's like pushing ahead and offering immediate help.
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eslbro

What’s the difference between:

I can do that for you.

And

I could do that for you.

There isn't much difference. 'can' suggests "I will do that for you right away". It's like pushing ahead and offering immediate help. 'could' suggests a holding back until the time comes to do it or until the speaker is requested to help. 'co

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