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PreciousJones Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

I would

I would like to know if I could buy advance screening tickets for a movie.

Or

I would like to know if I can buy advance screening tickets for a movie.

Shouldn't it be could since the sentences begins with would?

Why is the latter sentence correct?

Thanks!
  

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The latter sentence is correct because it refers to the present. You are asking this question now. You want to know if tickets are available now.

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  • The latter sentence is correct because it refers to the present.
  • You are asking this question now.
  • You want to know if tickets are available now.
  • Hence, it is 'can'.
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The latter sentence is correct because it refers to the present. You are asking this question now. You want to know if tickets are available now. Hence, it is 'can'.
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