
Which one is correct in "How can I ..."? VS "How I can ..."
And edited sentence is like this "If the answer given to me is right, could someone please let me know more exactly how I can use breakpoints in Makefile?" I have some question about which one is …
What is the meaning of this sentence: "He can can a can"?
Jun 20, 2011 · What does this sentence mean? For me, it's more like "He is capable of opening a can," but according to some, it's not that simple. What does it exactly mean?
"Can you please" vs. "Could you please" [duplicate]
Mar 10, 2013 · 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 …
Is it better to say "How do I..." or "How can I..."? [duplicate]
6 "How can I" implies "How am I able to" or "How would I be able to", which is a request for information explaining possibility, the answer to which would usually contain instruction. It is semantically similar …
Starting a question with 'Could you' vs. 'Can you'? [duplicate]
What is the proper word to use when asking the question below: Could you please send your mobile number? or Can you please send your mobile number? Is one of those better than the other for some
contradiction - the use of "can be" in passive voice - English Language ...
Mar 29, 2019 · The problem can't be solved. (by anyone here) = No one here can solve the problem. The door can't be opened (by us) = We can't open the door. The agent is the person or thing that …
word choice - When do I use "can" or "could"? - English Language ...
Aug 5, 2010 · 4. Possibility Sometimes, can is also used to mark a possibility. Example: "Using mobile phones while driving can cause accidents.". Use could if the possibility is uncertain. Example: "He …
modal verbs - The difference between "can be" and "may be"? - English ...
As a general rule, I don't want to close questions about differences between auxiliary verbs as entirely answerable by a dictionary. They're tricky, and too often there are gotchas waiting to trick learners, …
grammar - Is it correct to use "can"/"can't" and "possible" together in ...
Nov 28, 2022 · Is it grammatically correct to use "can/can't" with "possible"? Can by definition indicates possibility, so in my opinion using can and possible is redundant and poor English.
How should I distinguish between "can" & "can't" in American English ...
Feb 18, 2011 · The strongest cue for distinguishing these two words is the length of the vowel (in American English at least). The word can has a lengthened vowel can't has a much shorter vowel On …