0
Cat desk Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

"Can" vs "Could"

Could/can anyone tell me what the difference between 'can' and 'could' in the following sentences is . And, are they interchangeable in the following context? What Difference do the words 'can' and 'could' create when making a request or an offer?

Here are the examples:
    Suppose, I am looking for a particular bank but I don't know where the bank is. I meet an old man and want to know the direction of the bank from him. So I ask him " 'Can/could' you please tell me where the bank is?"
    Could/can anyone please teach me how to share videos and photos on Facebook?
As usual, if there is anything ungrammatical in the writing, please correct it.
  

Top answer

cat desk Could/can anyone tell me what the difference between 'can' and 'could' in the following sentences i s? And, are they interchangeable in the following context? What d ifference do the words 'can' and 'could' create when making a request or an offer?

— Teechr

  • cat desk Could/can anyone tell me what the difference between 'can' and 'could' in the following sentences i s?
  • And, are they interchangeable in the following context?
  • What d ifference do the words 'can' and 'could' create when making a request or an offer?
  • Here are the examples: Suppos e I am looking for a particular bank but I don't know where the bank is.
  • I meet an old man and want to know the direction of the bank from him.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

2 Answers
0
cat desk

Could/can anyone tell me what the difference between 'can' and 'could' in the following sentences is? And, are they interchangeable in the following context? What difference do the words 'can' and 'could' create when making a request or an offer?

Here are the exa

0
0

Using “can” and “could” can be really confusing. “Could you…, please?” is more polite and formal way to ask for permission to do something. If you don’t want to sound rude while requesting anything, start your sentence with “could”. It’s a way to soften what you’re going to say so your listener won’t feel like he/she is forced to do something. “Can” is also good and widely used in English. I b

0

Related Questions