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PreciousJones Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

do/can

Where do I get the school catalog? Or

Where can I get the school catalog?

Is there a difference between using can and do?

Thanks!
  

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In this context, the questions are similar. In other contexts, "can" and "do" can't be used as synonyms. "Can" is a modal verb.

— Vorpar

  • In this context, the questions are similar.
  • In other contexts, "can" and "do" can't be used as synonyms.
  • "Can" is a modal verb.
  • "Do" in a question often has no meaning by itself, it is used to make the question grammatically correct.
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In this context, the questions are similar. In other contexts, "can" and "do" can't be used as synonyms.

"Can" is a modal verb.

"Do" in a question often has no meaning by itself, it is used to make the question grammatically correct.
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PreciousJonesIs there a difference between using can and do?
In general, yes, but not in those sentences.

CJ
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