0
Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Difference between

Team,

I often get confused with can & could, Shall & should, Will & would, may & might. Could you pls explain me the difference between these words. I tried to find out the answer but couldnt find the correct solution for wht I am looking for. It would great if some one could explain me.

Your prompt responce will be appreciated.

Regards,

Ranson Almeida
  

Top answer

The same rule does not govern all of the pairs you mention. But there are indeed differences between them. See the following examples.

— Doctor D

  • The same rule does not govern all of the pairs you mention.
  • But there are indeed differences between them.
  • See the following examples.
  • Can & Could I can climb a tree.
  • -- I am able to do so.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

2 Answers
0
The same rule does not govern all of the pairs you mention. But there are indeed differences between them. See the following examples.


Can & Could

I can climb a tree. -- I am able to do so. (ability)

I could climb a tree. -- I might feel like doing so. (possibility)


Shall & Should
I shall
0
0
Anonymous couldnt find the correct solution for wht I am looking for.
Can you specify in more detail what exactly you are looking for?

CJ
0

Related Questions