Can VS Could

Solution 💡

Put the words in order

Can and could

and likelihood.

tense,

have

uses:

Can and could

asking for permission

three

main

and likelihood.

Solución 💡

Put the words in order

To put simply,

possibility.

'could'

in one use

is

'can'.

To put simply,

lower chance of

'could'

In the second

use

the past tense of

'can'

high probability,

expresses a

suggest a

possibility

Solución 💡

Put the words in order

And,

formal.

'could'

in the

third

'can'.

And,

seen as

casual,

more

use

is often

is

while

taken

as more

formal.

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I _____________ propose that to the CEO if you like.

can

can

could

In the previous sentence we use the present tense modal verb to express _____________ .

possibility

ability

ability

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can

Harpreet ______ have pitched a perfect game if his manager had kept him in.

could

could

possibility

in the previous sentence we used the past tense modal verb to express someone’s ____________.

ability

ability

To express likelihood

can

can

By embracing AI publishers _____ establish themselves as trendsetters in their field.

could

can

I really think Anaya _____ win this bid and become 2024-2025 school book tender.

could

could

could

can

Publishers ______ write off returned books

can

could

Publishers and AI developers ______adopt guidelines that prioritize fairness, inclusivity, and non-discrimination

can

can

To express likelihood

A: Jorge is not picking up.

can

could

B: He ______ be on the subway, and not have cell coverage.

could

can

could

It _______ snow in January in Madrid, but not every Januray.

could

can

could

This _____ be my last meeting with this team. I will be jumping ship soon..

could

can't

It ______ be Sam. He is in London.

can't

couldn’t