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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Modal auxiliaries

what is the differences of can and would as a modal auxiliary which have a fuction as a polite request?
  

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'Can' is not polite except with family or close friends. 'Would' is quite polite in all situations.

  • 'Can' is not polite except with family or close friends.
  • 'Would' is quite polite in all situations.
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'Can' is not polite except with family or close friends. 'Would' is quite polite in all situations.

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