Can vs could
What’s the difference:
I could tell that she’s the very traditional type.
and
I can tell that she’s the very traditional type.
is could more hypothetical?
Top answer
I would say that could suggests an impression based on limited interaction with her (perhaps you only met her once or twice), or interaction that took place some time ago. I met her at the sales conference last year. I could tell she was the traditional type.
- I would say that could suggests an impression based on limited interaction with her (perhaps you only met her once or twice), or interaction that took place some time ago.
- I met her at the sales conference last year.
- I could tell she was the traditional type.
- Can suggests a more recent or more extensive interaction, or that you expect more interaction with her in future.
- I spent a couple of hours with the new chief accountant last week.
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I would say that could suggests an impression based on limited interaction with her (perhaps you only met her once or twice), or interaction that took place some time ago.
I met her at the sales conference last year. I could tell she was the traditional type.
Can suggests a more recent or more extensive interaction, or that you expect more interaction with her in
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