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Anonymous Posted 19 years ago
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Can/Could
0 When asking someone to do something (eg: could/can you send me an application form), is there a rule that dictates whether can or could should be used? 0-
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0 "Could" is generally regarded as a politer form of request - it implies a possibility of choice. "Can" may seem abrupt. 0-
- 0 "Could" is generally regarded as a politer form of request - it implies a possibility of choice.
- "Can" may seem abrupt.
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0 "Could" is generally regarded as a politer form of request - it implies a possibility of choice. "Can" may seem abrupt. In your context - asking for an application form - either is fine. 0-
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