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Anonymous Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

can vs. may

Which is correct? Please see that the truck is properly equipped so that we can make the delivery.

Please see that the truck is properly equipped so that we may make the delivery.
  

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Hello Anon, Both are correct. "Can" simply suggests "so that we are able to make the delivery". "May" means much the same, in this context; but because "may" is associated with "permission", it adds a slight note of deference or politeness.

— MrPedantic

  • Hello Anon, Both are correct.
  • "Can" simply suggests "so that we are able to make the delivery".
  • "May" means much the same, in this context; but because "may" is associated with "permission", it adds a slight note of deference or politeness.
  • MrP
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Hello Anon,

Both are correct.

"Can" simply suggests "so that we are able to make the delivery".

"May" means much the same, in this context; but because "may" is associated with "permission", it adds a slight note of deference or politeness.

MrP
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