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Yoong Liat Posted 13 years ago
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I wish I can meet my wife in the hereafter.

I wish I can meet my wife in the hereafter.

Is 'can' correct in American English? I am aware that in British English it should be 'could'.

Thanks.
  

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Yoong Liat Is 'can' correct in American English? No. Yoong Liat I am aware that in British English it should be 'could'.

— Mister Micawber

  • Yoong Liat Is 'can' correct in American English?
  • No.
  • Yoong Liat I am aware that in British English it should be 'could'.
  • And so for AmE.
  • I wish I could vs I hope I can.
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Yoong LiatIs 'can' correct in American English?
No.
Yoong LiatI am aware that in British English it should be 'could'.
And so for AmE. I wish I could vs I hope I can.
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Mister Micawber Yoong LiatIs 'can' correct in American English?No.Yoong LiatI am aware that in British English it should be 'could'.And so for AmE. I wish I could vs I hope I can.
Thanks, Mr Micawber,

It is surprising that the writer makes such a mistake although he is a lawyer.
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Yoong Liatalthough he is a lawyer.
It's amazing that he thinks there's a hereafter.
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