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PreciousJones Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Can/could

It would be nice if we could meet too. Or

It would be nice if we can meet too.

Does it all have to be past tense?

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Even though you will probably see and hear the second version, especially in informal settings, you should stick with the first since it is the only one that is technically correct.

— Anonymous

  • Even though you will probably see and hear the second version, especially in informal settings, you should stick with the first since it is the only one that is technically correct.
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Even though you will probably see and hear the second version, especially in informal settings, you should stick with the first since it is the only one that is technically correct.
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PreciousJonesIt would be nice if we could meet too.

It would be nice if we can meet too.

Does it all have to be past tense?

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Don't make the mistake of thinking that "would" and "could" are always past tense! Most times the two words are not past tense, and they are not past tense in your sent
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PreciousJonesIt would be nice if we could meet too. Or
It would be nice if we can meet too.
Does it all have to be past tense?
No, but it sounds nicer like that.
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