T tufguy VIP Member Joined Feb 4, 2014 Location India Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Hindi Home Country India Current Location India Jan 11, 2015 #1 Do we say "Do you think that this soap, detergent or supplement can last for one month"? If we want to ask whether it is enough for one month.
Do we say "Do you think that this soap, detergent or supplement can last for one month"? If we want to ask whether it is enough for one month.
MikeNewYork No Longer With Us (RIP) Joined Nov 13, 2002 Member Type Academic Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Jan 11, 2015 #2 Yes, but we might say "a month".
emsr2d2 Moderator Staff member Joined Jul 28, 2009 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location UK Jan 11, 2015 #3 I don't think "can" is appropriate there. Do you think this bottle of detergent will last a month? Do you think this bottle of detergent would last a month?
I don't think "can" is appropriate there. Do you think this bottle of detergent will last a month? Do you think this bottle of detergent would last a month?
MikeNewYork No Longer With Us (RIP) Joined Nov 13, 2002 Member Type Academic Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Jan 11, 2015 #4 I have no problem with "will" or "would", but "can" also works for me.
Raymott VIP Member Joined Jun 29, 2008 Member Type Academic Native Language English Home Country Australia Current Location Australia Jan 11, 2015 #5 "Do you think we could stretch this soap out for a month?"
T Tdol No Longer With Us (RIP) Joined Nov 13, 2002 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location Japan Jan 12, 2015 #6 If you mean three different things, then why not use will all last a month?