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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

should vs could

Can someone tell me the dfifference between should and could?
  

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"You should study for the test tonight. Should is the past tense of shall. It means it is expected for you to study for the exam Could is the past of can.

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  • "You should study for the test tonight.
  • Should is the past tense of shall.
  • It means it is expected for you to study for the exam Could is the past of can.
  • Can means to know how or be able to.
  • Could is usually used as an alternative to can, like offering a suggestion.
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"You should study for the test tonight.

Should is the past tense of shall. It means it is expected for you to study for the exam

Could is the past of can. Can means to know how or be able to.

Could is usually used as an alternative to can, like offering a suggestion.

"You could study for the test tonight. Studying might help you pass the class."

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