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Qudsia Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
CAN & MAY
Can you please tell me the clear difference between CAN and MAY?
And what would be more formal of them??
like whats the difference between
Can i borrow your pencil?
May i borrow your pencil?
And what would be more formal of them??
like whats the difference between
Can i borrow your pencil?
May i borrow your pencil?
Top answer
In making a request, 'can' is used only among close acquaintances. 'May' is more polite.
- In making a request, 'can' is used only among close acquaintances.
- 'May' is more polite.
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In making a request, 'can' is used only among close acquaintances. 'May' is more polite.
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'Can' means ; able to do something.
May means ; permission to do something.
And also May is more polite in the words of above.
May means ; permission to do something.
And also May is more polite in the words of above.
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