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Could is the past tense of can. Today I can go to the football game. Yesterday, I could not go to the football game. Could is also the present tense of the subjunctive mood of can. If I could do it (present tense of subjunctive mood), I would do it (present tense of conditional mood of the verb do). Could is also the present tense of the conditional mood of can. If I had enough money, I could buy the guitar.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 14y agoCan means is a person physically able to do something. May means does a person have permission to do something. For example: Student: "Miss, can I sit in this chair?" Teacher: "Yes, you can but you may not."
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∙ 8y agoThe verb "may" is asking for permission or stating possibility.
The verb "can" is used to ask or state ability.
Examples:
You may go with your friends. (permission)
We may go to the beach this weekend. (possibility)
We can go to the beach if the weather is good. (ability)
I can sew that button on for you. (ability)
May I ask you a question? (permission)
I may answer your question. (possibility)
Can you answer the question? (ability)
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