Can, Could, Would to Offer, Suggest & Request

We use the helping or modal verbs CAN, COULD & WOULD LIKE to offer, suggest, request & invite. Modals Review – A2 Pre-Intermediate English CAN – Use can with friends or informal settings for requests (things you want).  Example sentence:  Can I borrow a pen, please? COULD – Use Could to make requests or ask for permission.  Could is a more polite … Read More

CAN, CAN’T, COULD, COULDN’T

What’s the difference between CAN and COULD? CAN and COULD are very similar in the English language. Both words are very common because they have many meanings or functions. This means that both CAN and COULD can be used in various ways and different situations.   CAN COULD FRIENDLY FORM POLITE FORM ABILITY ABILITY IN THE PAST PERMISSION PERMISSION REFUSE … Read More