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Levis1 Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

can/could

Can you say: I called yesterday and someone told me that I can/could just come in and get an estimate.

Are both ok?
  

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levis1 Are both ok? If you haven't come in yet, yes.

— Mister Micawber

  • levis1 Are both ok?
  • If you haven't come in yet, yes.
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levis1Are both ok?
If you haven't come in yet, yes.
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What if I'm already at the shop? My guess is can is the correct selection.
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levis1What if I'm already at the shop?
Then both are still OK. Natives would more likely use 'could' because of 'told'.
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