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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

The use of can and may

I need clarification. May we have a holiday next week? Is may the correct word or should it be can we have a holiday next week
  

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'May' is more polite than 'can'. You could also use 'Could'.

— Mister Micawber

  • 'May' is more polite than 'can'.
  • You could also use 'Could'.
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'May' is more polite than 'can'. You could also use 'Could'.
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AnonymousIs may the correct word or should it be can
Both are correct. Most people I know would say can in that situation.

CJ
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