Could meaning sentence?

“Could” is a modal verb used to express possibility or past ability as well as to make suggestions and requests. “Could” is also commonly used in conditional sentences as the conditional form of “can.” Examples: Extreme rain could cause the river to flood the city.

How could meaning?

Definition of how can/could 1 —used to show that one thinks that someone has done or said something shocking or wrong “We don’t need his help anyway.” “How can you say that?!”How could she just walk away from her children like that? 2 —used to express doubt that something will happen, is possible, etc.

Can we use please with could?

Both are correct. The first is more direct, and the second is more polite. Could you please . . .

What does I could mean?

The definition of could is often used in the place of “can” to show a little doubt. An example of could is someone asking if they can help someone. An example of could is saying that something is able to happen if someone does something. verb. 73.

Could you please can you please?

How do you use the word could in a sentence?

Used to express possibility – something may or may not happen (Example: It could rain any minute.) Used to express what is supposed to happen (Example: Jane could be here as early as tomorrow.) Used to express ability, but not desire. (Example: I could come over, but I don’t really feel like leaving the house right now.)

What is the difference between ‘could’ and ‘would’ in a question?

Questions that start with either ‘could’ or ‘would’ are both polite ways to make requests. The super shorter summary of the difference between ‘could’ and ‘would’ is this: could = possibility + ability would = definiteness + desire

What is the difference between “Would you Please Please” and “could you please?

“Would you please…” is what you say if you know/assume the person is capable of doing what you ask, and you’re just hoping they will. “Could you please…” assumes they might not be able to. You’re changing the way something is done; you’re not asking to possibly]

Is couldcould a modal verb?

Could is a modal verb. Modal verbs are common in English. Modals are used before other verbs to express ideas such as ability, possibility, certainty, necessity, or permission. A modal verb is an auxiliary verb.