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Bookmark or Share- But - Grammar - Cambridge DictionaryWe use but to link items which are the same grammatical type (coordinating conjunction). But is used to connect ideas that contrast. I am allergic to strawberries. they still haven’t sold their house in London. The phrase but not is common: The room has been painted but not in the colour that I asked for.
- 'can' and 'could' - LearnEnglish - British CouncilWe use could to show that something is possible, but not certain: They could come by car. (= Maybe they will come by car.) They could be at home. (= Maybe they are at home.) We use can to make general statements about what is possible: It can be very cold here in winter. (= It is sometimes very cold here in winter.)
- Modal Verbs of Permission - learnEnglish-onlineModals for Permission lesson explains how to use modal verbs to show permission with can, could, and may. Links to exercises included.
- Can vs. May: How to Use Them - Merriam-WebsterCan and may are both used to talk about permission. Using can in this sense isn't incorrect but it is considered informal. If you want to sound formal, use may.
- can, could, be able to - EnglishClubWe use can to talk about what is possible, what we are able or free to do: She can drive a car. John can speak Spanish. I cannot hear you. (I can't hear you.) Can you hear me? Normally, we use can for the present. But it is possible to use can when we make present decisions about future ability. Can you help me with my homework? (present)
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