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Whatchadoin Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Can/could
I could totally do that.
I can totally do that.
What's the difference between these?
It'd be great if you could call me.
It'd be great if you can call me.
Do these carry the same meaning?
I can totally do that.
What's the difference between these?
It'd be great if you could call me.
It'd be great if you can call me.
Do these carry the same meaning?
Top answer
Hello, Yes, as far as I know. The only difference is the type of speech you are using. Usually the "could" is associated to a more formal conversation.
- Hello, Yes, as far as I know.
- The only difference is the type of speech you are using.
- Usually the "could" is associated to a more formal conversation.
- And therefore "can" used to a more informal conversation.
- Now, I do believe that in UK the most common is the "could" since their speech is usually more formal.
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Hello,
Yes, as far as I know.
The only difference is the type of speech you are using.
Usually the "could" is associated to a more formal conversation. And therefore "can" used to a more informal conversation.
Now, I do believe that in UK the most common is the "could" since their speech is usually more formal. "Can" is more often in US.
Yes, as far as I know.
The only difference is the type of speech you are using.
Usually the "could" is associated to a more formal conversation. And therefore "can" used to a more informal conversation.
Now, I do believe that in UK the most common is the "could" since their speech is usually more formal. "Can" is more often in US.
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