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Understanding The Usage of Modal Verbs Can and Could

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Understanding The Usage of Modal Verbs Can and Could

Modal Verbs Usage of Can and Could 1. Indicates ability or objective possibility, and can also express requests and permission. Can you finish this work tonight? Man cannot live without air. — Can I go now? — Yes, you can. Note: Could can also express requests, with a more polite tone, mainly used in questions, … Read more

Grammar Guide | Usage of Modal Verbs Can and Could

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Grammar Guide | Usage of Modal Verbs Can and Could

Usage of Can and Could 1. Indicating Ability (1) To express current ability, use can: My sister can drive. My sister can drive. Everyone here can speak English. Everyone here can speak English. (2) To express future ability, usually use the future tense of be able to instead of can or could: I’ll be able … Read more