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Old 04-Dec-2008, 14:52
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which is the correct sentence to use:

I can confirm that you are eligible

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I confirm that you are eligible
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which is the correct sentence to use:

I can confirm that you are eligible: This sentence states that is it possible for you to confirm the person's eligibility.

or

I confirm that you are eligible: This sentence states that you do, in fact, confirm his/her eligibility.
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