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Levis1 Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Could/can

Can you say this: I could/can give you what you want but have to be patient and listen to my suggestions.

Are both OK? What's the difference here?
  

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I could give you what you want (if I had the inclination to do so) but have to be patient and listen to my suggestions. The underlying implication is that I might not. I can (I am able and willing to) give you what you want but have to be patient and listen to my suggestions.

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  • I could give you what you want (if I had the inclination to do so) but have to be patient and listen to my suggestions.
  • The underlying implication is that I might not.
  • I can (I am able and willing to) give you what you want but have to be patient and listen to my suggestions.
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I could give you what you want (if I had the inclination to do so) but have to be patient and listen to my suggestions. The underlying implication is that I might not.

I can (I am able and willing to) give you what you want but have to be patient and listen to my suggestions.
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I could give you what you want (if I had the inclination to do so) but you have to be patient and listen to my suggestions. The underlying implication is that I might not.

I can (I am able and willing to) give you what you want but you have to be patient and listen to my suggestions.

Is it correct to insert 'you' in the sentences?
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