Is it correct if I say ``Could I go to the pharmacy? or May I go to the pharmacy ,which one is correct.
2007-10-31 07:30:33 · 4 answers · asked by mansna . 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Studying Abroad
Could I generally refers to if you have the ability.
May I refers to asking permission.
2007-10-31 07:32:48 · answer #1 · answered by jurydoc 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
"May I go to the pharmacy" is correct.
"Can I go to the pharmacy" is also in common usage. It was once considered incorrect, but no longer is.
"Could" is a conditional word. It would be correct to say "Could I go to the pharmacy if I finish my homework?"
2007-10-31 07:34:12 · answer #2 · answered by Ranto 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The modal verb "can" is used to express ability..."May" is used when you want to ask permission...They are both correct...it depends on your circumstances...I suppose...
2007-11-03 21:15:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
both are correct, but the first one sounds more normal.
2007-10-31 08:14:33 · answer #4 · answered by BA Girl 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋