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What are the uses of could?

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Anonymous

11y ago
Updated: 8/16/2019

"Could" is often used to make a polite request: Could you please turn off the television? Could I have a few minutes to look at my notes? (Sometimes, "could" and "would" are used interchangeably, but not always -- you can certainly say "Would you please turn off the television?" But you can not say "Would I have a few minutes to look at my notes?")

Another use for "could" is to show that you may be able to do something, but you are not 100% certain: I think I could finish this project by tomorrow. Maria could probably get to the meeting by two o'clock. And "could" is also used to show that something is possible: He could get an "A" if he studied harder. This could be a great opportunity.

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11y ago

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