Can or will you?
Can implies that you are questioning somebody’s ability. Will implies that you are seeking an answer about the future.
When to use can or will?
The auxiliary verb ‘will’ is used primarily in the future tense. On the other hand, the verb ‘can’ is used in the sense of ‘ability’
. In other words, the verb ‘can’ indicates ‘ability’, but it does not indicate future tense as ‘will’ does. This is the main difference between the two words.
Which is better can you or would you?
But I would suppose that
“would” is more polite
, because it expresses the idea of probability, and of willingness, and of the desire that something be done, whereas “could” is more in the realm of ability (yes I can). And according to the American Heritage Dictionary, “would” is used to make a polite request.
Can we use will can?
We can use “can” and “ will” in a single sentence
. Mark my word, I can and I will. I will be happy if you can do this for me. He will be surprised knowing that I can drive a car.
Is it you could or you can?
To summarize,
‘can’ is the present tense version of the word and ‘could’ is the past tense version of the word
. ‘Could’ is also used when a condition must be fulfilled in order for the thing to happen. ‘Can’ is used when there is nothing that would stop the thing from happening.
Will you or would you?
The word ‘will’ is generally used as a modal verb, but it can also be used as a noun. ‘Would’ is also a modal verb and is the past tense of will. Another difference between ‘will’ and ‘would’ is that
‘will’ is used in statements that refer to the future while ‘would’ is used to refer events to the past
.
How do you use can in a sentence?
Can is also used to suggest something might happen in the future (“
If you finish your homework, we can go to the movies.
“). Can, like could and would, is used to ask a polite question, but can is only used to ask permission to do or say something (“Can I borrow your car?” “Can I get you something to drink?”).
Will you or could you?
Could you’ is, strictly speaking, asking whether the person is capable or able to do something. ‘Will you’ has an implication that the person is capable of doing something, and is more of a request that they do, actually, do it (for you).
Is Can you please rude?
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They both are impolite
. They both sound like a command/order. The first one is less rude than the second one.
Can you please or could you please?
Originally Answered: “Can you please” or “Could you please” — which is correct?
“Could” is the polite form of “can”
—so both are correct, but we use them in different situations. We use “can” when we are telling someone to do something. We use “could” when we are making a request.
Can I use can after will?
There is no such way of casting any of the modal verbs can/could, may/might, must, shall/should, will/would in future form with will
. This is because the modal verbs are all defective: they have only two forms, past and present (must has only one), so they lack the infinitive form which follows auxiliary will.
Can used for future?
There is no future tense of can
, but will be able to is used for saying that someone will have the ability to do something or that something will be possible in the future, especially after a long time: She’ll be able to walk soon. A hundred years from now people will be able to visit Mars.
Can be used tense?
The verb can is used to say that someone or something is able to do something. Can is called a modal verb. It doesn’t have all of the tenses that verbs usually have. It has the
simple past tense could, but no past participle.
Can you or could you or would you?
Here are three explanations you’ll usually come across:
“Would you” is correct, because you are asking if someone will do something and not whether they can do it
. “Would you” also sounds more polite than “Could you.” “Would you” and “Could you” are equally polite and valid ways to make a request.
Can I help you or could I help you?
Broadly speaking,
“can I help you?” is asking if you require any help, and “could I help you?” is asking for your permission if they should help you.
Which is more polite can you or could you?
could is more formal and polite than can
: Could I ask a question please? Could we go home now?
Would you will you?
Would you? is generally considered more polite and indirect than will you?
. So a parent is more likely to say will you? to a child and would you? to a friend.
Is it will or would you marry me?
Senior Member. “Will” is an extremely difficult verb to translate from English.
“Will you marry me” means both “do you want to” and “are you going to”.
What is example of can?
“Can” is one of the most commonly used modal verbs in English. It can be used to express ability or opportunity, to request or offer permission, and to show possibility or impossibility. Examples:
I can ride a horse.
CAN is present or past?
The verb “can” in its
present form
is perfect to ask for permission or to give permission to someone. Also, its negative form, can’t, can be used to refuse permission. Its past form, could, can be used to ask for permission in a more polite way.
Can in a sentence meaning?
Definition of can
1a : be physically or mentally able to
He can lift 200 pounds
. b : know how to She can read. c —used to indicate possibility Do you think he can still be alive? Those things can happen. — sometimes used interchangeably with may.
Can I or shall I?
The obvious difference is that
“can” is in the Present tense (e.g. “I can swim”. and “shall” is in the future tense
, e.g. “ I shall be late if I miss my train.”
Can we please meaning?
Instructions and requests: We use could you as
a polite way of telling or asking someone to do something
: Could you take a message please? Could I have my bill please?
Could you please vs Would you mind?
Senior Member. “Could you please give” or “Would you mind giving” me a piece of paper? I think
“would you mind” is more polite
. But in your experience, how often you would use “would you mind ” rather than “could you please” for asking a small favour in your daily life?
Could you vs Could you please?
We also use ‘could’ to ask permission; it is more polite or formal than ‘can’.
Changing the word order to “could you please” is no more or less polite – it’s a matter of style
. whether requests starting with “Please can/could you…” render the same degree of politeness as those that start with “Could you please…”.
Whats the correct grammar?
Correct grammar includes
the proper use of syntax, spelling and parts of speech, among other sentence elements
. Grammar considers the way individuals use language. As such, the impact of correct grammar is most apparent when one speaks or creates a written text or composition.
Can you do me a favor please?
Do me a favor, please, and help me move this. —the phrase Do me a favor is
sometimes used in an ironic way when a person wants someone to do something that he or she should do anyway
Do me a favor and get home on time for once.
Can I get or can I have?
Can I have a beer’ is correct, and your best choice, if someone is waiting for your order
. You may also omit the verb and say “a beer, please” to avoid confusion. You are still okay. But do NOT use “get” in this and similar situations.
Can I could I may I?
Will you kindly meaning?
The person speaking is asking the other person to do something kind
. When you scramble this expression by saying instead “may I kindly ask you to text me” you are calling yourself kind.
Can in the past tense?
past tense of can is
canned
.
Can be meaning?
CAN is present or future?
Can is a modal verb and modal verbs have only two forms, present tense and past tense. As there is no infinitive, they
can’t form future tense
, and as there is no past participle they can’t form perfect forms.
Can you meaning?
If taken literally, “Can you” is equivalent to
asking the person if they’re capable of doing something
. “Could you”, on the other hand, implies that the action can be completed under some circumstances by the person. The usage of can you is idiomatic, and hence, is more popular used phrase of the two.
Can only or could only?
You need “You can only…” to express the idea that only those two ways are available for you.
“You could only…” might be possible in a different situation.
Can you give me or could you give me?
“Could” is the polite form of “can”
—so both are correct, but we use them in different situations. We use “can” when we are telling someone to do something. We use “could” when we are making a request.
