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Peaceblinkfriend Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

"...fossil fuels could have catastrophic..."

An unchecked increase in the use of fossil fuels could have catastrophic results for the planet.

An unchecked increase in the use of fossil fuels can have catastrophic results for the planet.

Hi,

What are the possible differences between these two sentences?

Thank you.

Best wishes,

PBF
  

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Not much-- 'can' is more assured of the catastrophic results.

— Mister Micawber

  • Not much-- 'can' is more assured of the catastrophic results.
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Not much-- 'can' is more assured of the catastrophic results.
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could suggests a less definite possibility.
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