Auxiliar could
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Uses
The auxiliary verb "could" is the past tense form of "can". It is used to talk about:
1. Ability or possibility in past simple.
Example: I could sleep very well last night.
2. Suggestion in present or future.
Example: You could work in the afternoon.
3. Permission. Example:
Could I use your computer?
4. Conditionals types 2 and 3.
Examples: If I worked harder, I could make more money (type 2).
If you had studied the topics, you could have passed the exam (type 3).
1. Ability or possibility in past simple.
Example: I could sleep very well last night.
2. Suggestion in present or future.
Example: You could work in the afternoon.
3. Permission. Example:
Could I use your computer?
4. Conditionals types 2 and 3.
Examples: If I worked harder, I could make more money (type 2).
If you had studied the topics, you could have passed the exam (type 3).
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