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Could and May question Hello, What is the difference betwen MAY and COULD in the sentences above? 1) MAY I aks you a favor? 2) COULD may I aks you a favor? Thanks

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Another distinction is "can" versus "may". Can is often used instead of may, but technically is about capability. So, if you ask a professor in class "Can I go to the bathroom?" your professor might jokingly say "I hope you CAN but no you may not!". Can = capability May = permission
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Hi Adrian, The sentences should look like this: May I ask you a favor? Could I ask you a favor? And they mean the exact same thing. Make sure to note that I corrected the spelling of the word "ask".
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May is more polite. Could is a less formal way of asking. Like for a senior, but not a teacher

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