[Grammar] Do you think I could/can?

[bedestam]

Hi,


1.Do you think I could borrow your bicycle?

2.Do you think I can borrow your bicycle?

Is it possible to use ''can'' .If he/she is my best friend.

Thanks.

 

[5jj]

Hi,


1.Do you think I could borrow your bicycle?

2.Do you think I can borrow your bicycle?

Is it possible to use ''can'' .If he/she is my best friend.

Thanks.

Yes

 

[Eden Darien]

Yes

Agree. However could sounds a little bit formal If you talk to your brother I'd say 'can' is a better choice ;-)