peter123
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- Sep 13, 2007
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Hi there
Both can and may are used to say that something is possible. I understand their differences are subtle. How about the following examples? Can they be replaced with ‘can’?
1. There can be no doubt that he is guilty.
2. Some packaging cartons can be stored flat.
3. Can he still be alive after all this time?
Can the ‘can’ be replaced with ‘may’ in the following examples?
1. The problem may be solved in a number of different ways.
Thanks
pete
Both can and may are used to say that something is possible. I understand their differences are subtle. How about the following examples? Can they be replaced with ‘can’?
1. There can be no doubt that he is guilty.
2. Some packaging cartons can be stored flat.
3. Can he still be alive after all this time?
Can the ‘can’ be replaced with ‘may’ in the following examples?
1. The problem may be solved in a number of different ways.
Thanks
pete