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Sesquipedalian101 Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

Can Vs Could for the Future

Dear teachers,

In the following sentence, which is the correct modal verb? It will be helpful if you could explain to me your choice.

1. If you are still free tomorrow, I can/could meet you.


Thank you very much.

  

Top answer

Selvakumar If you are still free tomorrow, I can meet you then . This is a standard, neutral statement. Selvakumar If you are still free tomorrow, I could meet you then .

— CalifJim

  • Selvakumar If you are still free tomorrow, I can meet you then .
  • This is a standard, neutral statement.
  • Selvakumar If you are still free tomorrow, I could meet you then .
  • This shows less certainty.
  • Being able to meet 'you' tomorrow might be dependent upon other factors.
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SelvakumarIf you are still free tomorrow, I can meet you then.

This is a standard, neutral statement.

SelvakumarIf you are still free tomorrow, I could meet you then.

This shows less certainty. Being able to meet 'you' tomorrow might be depend

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