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Tara2 Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Could\can

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Why is it "could" not "can"?

  

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Although both have separate meanings in some cases, they are pretty-much interchangeable in certain situations. 'Can' would have been acceptable here as well. '

  • Although both have separate meanings in some cases, they are pretty-much interchangeable in certain situations.
  • 'Can' would have been acceptable here as well.
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Although both have separate meanings in some cases, they are pretty-much interchangeable in certain situations. 'Can' would have been acceptable here as well. 'Could' just implies 'should you wish to...'

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