Image Title Imgflip He could do it if he wanted to. the implication is that he does not want to put in the effort. on the other hand, if you don't know whether the athlete is prepared to train hard, you might say: he could do it if he wants to. this leaves open the question of whether the athlete does or does not want to. neither of these constructions refers to. [chorus] i think we could do it if we tried if only to say you're mine sofia, know that you and i shouldn't feel like a crime i think we could do it if we tried if only to say you're mine sofia.
If I Could Original Song Youtube 0. 'could have' tells that one was capable of doing something but chose not to since it talks about an event that had already happened. so i could've if i wanted to is not correct. i could have if i had wanted to is correct. i could if i wanted to is also correct because could refers to simple past, present or future depending on. I wanted to go to the cinema with jerry, but he now wants to go to the bowling alley. the event in question hasn’t happened with jerry yet. however, he’s changed the plans. so, while “i” wanted to go to the original venue, he’s changed his mind, and that’s one of the cases where it’s acceptable to use “i wanted to” about a. Can is used to refer to someone’s ability in the present tense, whereas could is used in the past tense. can also implies that something is very likely to happen, while could means it could happen but also might not happen. can is used when you want to ask permission in a casual setting, and could is seen as more formal. Tony wanted me to go out with him tomorrow night [but he changed his mind and doesn't want me to anymore]. tony wants me to go out with him tomorrow night [and i'm looking forward to it]. also, wanted is fine, even if the desire is still there: tony wanted me to go out with him tomorrow night [and he still does]. note, too, that emphasis can.
I Do It Because I Can Wisdom Quotes Stories Can is used to refer to someone’s ability in the present tense, whereas could is used in the past tense. can also implies that something is very likely to happen, while could means it could happen but also might not happen. can is used when you want to ask permission in a casual setting, and could is seen as more formal. Tony wanted me to go out with him tomorrow night [but he changed his mind and doesn't want me to anymore]. tony wants me to go out with him tomorrow night [and i'm looking forward to it]. also, wanted is fine, even if the desire is still there: tony wanted me to go out with him tomorrow night [and he still does]. note, too, that emphasis can. Conditionals: if english grammar today a reference to written and spoken english grammar and usage cambridge dictionary. I had a dream. i got everything i wanted. but when i wake up, i see. you with me. [chorus] and you say, "as long as i'm here, no one can hurt you. don't wanna lie here, but you can learn to. if i.
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