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Hanuman_2000 Posted 22 years ago
Grammar

Would

Sir,



I would say it is not correct.

Here, In this sentence the modal verb "would" is used as "in my opinion" or it a suggestion.


Would you open the door?

Could you open the door?

IF both sentences convey same meaning then which one is the most preferable.

Please help me.

Thanks.
  

Top answer

Both are requests and are fairly interchangeable. Could implies a 'need' situation. I am carrying a heavy box and ask my colleague 'could you open the door for me'.

— Nona the brit

  • Both are requests and are fairly interchangeable.
  • Could implies a 'need' situation.
  • I am carrying a heavy box and ask my colleague 'could you open the door for me'.
  • Would is more of a request.
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Both are requests and are fairly interchangeable.

Could implies a 'need' situation. I am carrying a heavy box and ask my colleague 'could you open the door for me'.

Would is more of a request. 'would you open the door when our guests arrive?'
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yes i dont understand yet
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