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Eslbro Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

Can/could

Are both okay: If you want I can/could get them for you and you can pay me back later.


What's the difference?

  

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eslbro re both okay: If you want I can/could get them for you and you can pay me back later. Yes, but 'could' is inconsistent with the later 'can'. eslbro What's the difference?

— Mister Micawber

  • eslbro re both okay: If you want I can/could get them for you and you can pay me back later.
  • Yes, but 'could' is inconsistent with the later 'can'.
  • eslbro What's the difference?
  • 'Could' is more polite because more hesitant.
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eslbrore both okay: If you want I can/could get them for you and you can pay me back later.

Yes, but 'could' is inconsistent with the later 'can'.

eslbroWhat's the difference?

'Could' is more polite because more hesitant.

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