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Knightofsports Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
sarcasm
My friend wants to learn how to switch but she's going to Africa for the summer.
I can/could teach you how to swim but I believe Africa's been in a draught since its existence.
(I'm only saying this because I don't want to go to join her because of the heat wave.)
SHould i use can or could here?
Thanks!
I can/could teach you how to swim but I believe Africa's been in a draught since its existence.
(I'm only saying this because I don't want to go to join her because of the heat wave.)
SHould i use can or could here?
Thanks!
Top answer
What do you mean by "switch"? Although it seems an unlikely typo, is it possible that you meant "swim"? " followed by a reason why you won't or might not.
- What do you mean by "switch"?
- Although it seems an unlikely typo, is it possible that you meant "swim"?
- " followed by a reason why you won't or might not.
- I think you mean "dr o ught".
- Also, "since its existence" is not quite right.
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What do you mean by "switch"? Although it seems an unlikely typo, is it possible that you meant "swim"?
"could" is more hypothetical, so it is a better fit in the case "I could (do something), but ..." followed by a reason why you won't or might not.
I think you mean "drought". Also, "since its existence" is not quite right. You could say "for as long as it h
"could" is more hypothetical, so it is a better fit in the case "I could (do something), but ..." followed by a reason why you won't or might not.
I think you mean "drought". Also, "since its existence" is not quite right. You could say "for as long as it h
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