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Emaster Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Grammar
what's the difference between might and may in speech
the difference between can and could
the difference between can and could
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You will have to supply particular instances which concern you. In matters of politeness, 'might' and 'may' are synonymous and their use varies with individual preference or habit. In reported speech, 'might' is the past or regressed form of 'may'.
- You will have to supply particular instances which concern you.
- In matters of politeness, 'might' and 'may' are synonymous and their use varies with individual preference or habit.
- In reported speech, 'might' is the past or regressed form of 'may'.
- The same remarks apply to 'can' and 'could', with the caveat that 'can' is very familiar in terms of politeness.
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You will have to supply particular instances which concern you.
In matters of politeness, 'might' and 'may' are synonymous and their use varies with individual preference or habit. In reported speech, 'might' is the past or regressed form of 'may'.
The same remarks apply to 'can' and 'could', with the caveat that 'can' is very familiar in terms of politeness.
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In matters of politeness, 'might' and 'may' are synonymous and their use varies with individual preference or habit. In reported speech, 'might' is the past or regressed form of 'may'.
The same remarks apply to 'can' and 'could', with the caveat that 'can' is very familiar in terms of politeness.
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