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To: count-your-change

“Can” applies to statements of physical ability. “Should” in American usage applies to statements of advisability, such as this one.

Learn English. Great language.


12 posted on 08/09/2012 6:30:15 PM PDT by annalex (fear them not)
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To: annalex

“Learn English. Great language.”

Tell it to the poster.


27 posted on 08/09/2012 7:47:29 PM PDT by count-your-change (You don't have to be brilliant, not being stupid is enough.)
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