Google
English-Test.net
Find penpals and make new friends today!
 
to bind; to fasten with a rope or cord
insist
tie
boost
release
full quiz correct answer
 
Username
Password
 Remember me? 
Search   Album   FAQ   Memberlist   Profile   Private messages   Register   Log in 

can vs could (I could/can finish the project tomorrow)



 
ESL/EFL Worksheets and Handouts for Students Printable, photocopiable, clearly structured
Designed for teachers and individual learners
For use in a classroom, at home, on your PC
ESL Forum | English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
Has your mom told you not to torture the elderly?! | the word "tupperware" hard to me to connect the R and the W
listening exercisestell a friend
Message
Author
can vs could (I could/can finish the project tomorrow) #1 (permalink) Mon Jun 25, 2007 7:16 am   can vs could (I could/can finish the project tomorrow)
 

when do i use these words?

which is correct:
> i could finish the project tomorrow.
> i can finish the project tomorrow.

in what context do i use 'can' and 'could'?

thanks!
Bjay
I'm new here and I like it ;-)


Joined: 27 Mar 2007
Posts: 11
Location: Phils

can vs could (I could/can finish the project tomorrow) #2 (permalink) Mon Jun 25, 2007 14:21 pm   can vs could (I could/can finish the project tomorrow)
 

Hi bjay,

Both sentences are correct. As a rule, 'could' shows a greater degree of doubt.
Pamela
I'm a Communicator ;-)


Joined: 14 Mar 2006
Posts: 1271
Location: RF

Learn to use the present simple with the help of this short storyEnglish grammar exercises — improve your English knowledge and vocabulary skillsAre you a native speaker of English? Then you should read this!How many different ways with words do you know? Subscribe to free email English course
can vs could (I could/can finish the project tomorrow) #3 (permalink) Tue Jun 26, 2007 16:04 pm   can vs could (I could/can finish the project tomorrow)
 

could... possibility
Can... ability
Nnkk
New Member


Joined: 25 Jun 2007
Posts: 6

Display posts from previous:   
Has your mom told you not to torture the elderly?! | the word "tupperware" hard to me to connect the R and the W
ESL Forum | English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms All times are GMT + 1 Hour
Page 1 of 1
Latest topics on English Forums
To OK the deal? (using OK as a verb?)Can you boast your qualifications in a postive way?Difference between 'I have come' and 'I came''If I would have met' vs 'If I had met'Can we place article 'a' before 'request'Time expressions (a.m.; p.m)simple past tense and present tenseWhat does "sloopy" mean?Through vs. throughout'not any more' vs 'no more' vs 'not any longer'Expression: "Those simple steps became giant's strides"break up (STOP CLASSES) phrasal verb UKVocabulary question: meaning of the phrase 'one sense'

 
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
Subscribe to FREE email English course
First name E-mail