Use of Could

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Hey Amigos!

In my last post, we did the usage of 'Can' and in this post, let us learn the usage of 'Could'



Could is the past tense of can. It is used to talk about the ability that existed in the past. 

In my younger days, I could run four miles at a stretch.

Till last year I could read without glasses.

Note: 'Could' do not only refers to the past time. It refers to the past time only according to the context. 

'Could' may express possibility or uncertainty.

If my brother were here, we could have solved this problem together.

Note: We have used 'were' in the sentence because it is an imaginary condition that can not be fulfilled. So we use 'were' in this condition.

'Could'  is also used to ask polite questions.

Could you, please, take me to the Manager?

Could I have a look at your papers?


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