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Hanuman_2000 Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Can -may

Hello,

1. He can join the party tomorrow.

2. He may join the party tomorrow.

Both the sentences indicate the possibility.

Are both correct?

Thanks.
  

Top answer

hanuman_2000 Both the sentences indicate the possibility. Yes. hanuman_2000 Are both correct?

— Persian Learner

  • hanuman_2000 Both the sentences indicate the possibility.
  • Yes.
  • hanuman_2000 Are both correct?
  • Yes.
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hanuman_2000Both the sentences indicate the possibility.
Yes.
hanuman_2000Are both correct?
Yes.
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Hello,

Does 'can' indicate more possibility than 'may'?

Thanks.
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hanuman_2000Both the sentences indicate the possibility. indicate possibility.
Yes, but in different ways.

'can' indicates ability and permission.
He can join ... ~ He is able to join ... because he doesn't have any other appointments to keep.
He can join ... ~ He is able to join ... because he is
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hanuman_2000Does 'can' indicate more possibility than 'may'?
'can' expresses a strong possibility and 'may' expresses a weak possibility. (when talking about possibility)

It can snow in July.
It may snow in July.

It can be dangerous to cycle in the city.
It may be dangerous to cycle in the city.
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Persian Learner'can' expresses a strong possibility and 'may' expresses a weak possibility. (when talking about possibility)It can snow in July.It may snow in July.
I don't see the possibility expressed by 'can' as being stronger than that expressed by 'may'.
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