What is the difference between the usage of 'may' and 'can' in interrogative sentences?
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Both can and may are used to ask for permission. However, a lot of people believe that can in incorrect in this context.
In their opinion, ‘can’ can only be used to talk about ability and capability.
sentences -:
*Can you speak English?
*may i come in?
In modern English, both ‘can’ and ‘may’ can be used to talk about permission. However, ‘may’ cannot be used to talk about ability.
In their opinion, ‘can’ can only be used to talk about ability and capability.
sentences -:
*Can you speak English?
*may i come in?
In modern English, both ‘can’ and ‘may’ can be used to talk about permission. However, ‘may’ cannot be used to talk about ability.
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