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Arthur Posted 23 years ago
Grammar

Should, Would, Could?

Help explain the meanings of these words. Please give me examples and illustrate appropriate ways of using them in sentences. Thank you!

Could I go to the movies? Is asking permission
Should I go to the movies? Shows uncertainty
Would I go to the movies.? Shows he made up his mind and he isn't going to the movies.
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"Could" can be used for permission, but I'd rather use "may" instead. Take a look at this sentence: A: Doctor, could I go to the movies? B: Sure, as long as you wear dark glasses.

— Raul

  • "Could" can be used for permission, but I'd rather use "may" instead.
  • Take a look at this sentence: A: Doctor, could I go to the movies?
  • B: Sure, as long as you wear dark glasses.
  • You have to protect your eyes for a couple of weeks after the surgery.
  • In this case there's not necessarily a permission involved but approval.
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"Could" can be used for permission, but I'd rather use "may" instead. Take a look at this sentence:

A: Doctor, could I go to the movies?
B: Sure, as long as you wear dark glasses. You have to protect your eyes for a couple of weeks after the surgery.

In this case there's not necessarily a permission involved but approval.

Remember that "could" implies capacity
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