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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
Please tell me if this sentence is correct
1)Is the below sentence correct and what exactly it means or in which situations it can be used?
"Do you see this <some object>?"
2) What is the difference between "can you see" and "do you see"?
"Do you see this <some object>?"
2) What is the difference between "can you see" and "do you see"?
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In general, can implies ability, while do implies actual process. In this case, I think either would fit just fine.
- In general, can implies ability, while do implies actual process.
- In this case, I think either would fit just fine.
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In general, can implies ability, while do implies actual process. In this case, I think either would fit just fine.
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With verbs of perception such as see,hear, smell, taste we generally use can in British English. There is no real sense of ability involved.
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