Hey there! How does the use of 'can' differ from ...

★ Modal Requests

Hey there! How does the use of ‘can’ differ from ‘could’ when making requests?

A. ‘Can’ is more fun and friendly than ‘could’.

B. ‘Could’ is used for general requests, while ‘can’ is for specific requests.

C. ‘Can’ is more direct and casual, while ‘could’ is more polite and formal.

D. ‘Could’ is used for urgent requests, while ‘can’ is for casual requests.

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Imagine Sophia, Jackson, and Maya are having a delightful dinner. How would Jackson playfully request for the salt?

A. Would you kindly pass me the salt?

B. Could you pass me the salt, please?

C. How about passing me the salt?

D. Might you pass me the salt?