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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
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Question of could

Could you plz repeat the question? is this line correct? i mean using could here instead of can is right or wrong?
  

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Can you please repeat the question? Could you please repeat the question? These are both correct.

  • Can you please repeat the question?
  • Could you please repeat the question?
  • These are both correct.
  • When you use could , you are being a little more deferential to the person you are speaking to.
  • For example, you might be more likely to say Can you to a child or a personal friend and Could you to your boss or teacher, or to a stranger.
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Can you please repeat the question?

Could you please repeat the question?

These are both correct. When you use could, you are being a little more deferential to the person you are speaking to. For example, you might be more likely to say Can you to a child or a personal friend and Could you to your boss or teacher, or to a stranger.

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