P plhbg1 Forum Master Elite Joined Aug 30, 2020 Posts 15,193 Solutions 46 Reaction 8,758 Points 4,201 Jan 18, 2023 #1 “Can” and “Could” are tricky because we can use them for a few different purposes, and the rules are different for each version. We can make the request with ‘Could’. Which is more formal and polite. 'Can' refers to an ability. You can use 'can' to talk about things that someone is able to do: So both the sentences are correct. But using “could” is politer (or more polite) and formal to ask for a favor.
“Can” and “Could” are tricky because we can use them for a few different purposes, and the rules are different for each version. We can make the request with ‘Could’. Which is more formal and polite. 'Can' refers to an ability. You can use 'can' to talk about things that someone is able to do: So both the sentences are correct. But using “could” is politer (or more polite) and formal to ask for a favor.
F freestyler03 Forum Veteran Elite Jan 18, 2023 #2 Pwede Could you please type these letters right now? Are you able to type these letters right now?