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Levis1 Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

can/could

What's the difference here: I don't understand how you could/can lie to your mom.

Are both oK?
  

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levis1 Are both oK? Yes.

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  • levis1 Are both oK?
  • Yes.
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Mister Micawber levis1Are both oK?Yes.
Whats the difference with can and could?
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levis1Whats the difference with can and could?
Use 'could' only if you are referring to a past instance; otherwise, they are essentially synonymous.
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