Can you provide this? vs Do you provide this?

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Can you provide this?' is asking about the ability to provide something, while 'Do you provide this?' is asking about a service or offering. The choice between them depends on whether you are inquiring about a specific instance or a general service.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 1214 views

Can you provide this?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to ask about someone's ability to provide something in a specific situation.

Examples:

Can you provide this information for me?
Can you provide this service for our event?
Can you provide this product in a different color?
Can you provide this document by tomorrow?
Can you provide this assistance to the customer?

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What kind of help do you provide?
What will happen to the personal information that you provide?
How much funding will be given to the Indect project in 2010 and beyond and who will provide this?
And if I marry you, what can you provide as dowry?
Which commissioner will provide this coherence?
What measures does the Presidency intend to take in order to provide this opportunity?
If so can it provide this information?
Could the Commission please provide this information?
If so will it provide this information?
If so please could the Commission provide this information?
If so, can it provide this information?
Secondly, can we expect a report on this specific issue, or can we call upon you to provide this?
What specific measures does the Commission intend to take to make sure that consumers are in future able to find out which chemicals there are in products when they ask retailers to provide this information? 3.
What steps will the Commission take if the Spanish authorities do not provide this information?
What other services does Basser provide?
What measurable results can the Commission provide for this?
Do you keep records of the people you provide assistance to?
Commissioner, can you provide us with a timetable for this?
What possible defense could something so small provide?
So you have no information to provide?

Alternatives:

Could you provide this?
Would you be able to provide this?
Are you able to provide this?
Is it possible for you to provide this?
Might you provide this?

Do you provide this?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to ask about a general service or offering that a person or company provides.

Examples:

Do you provide this type of service?
Do you provide catering for events?
Do you provide discounts for bulk orders?
Do you provide training for new employees?
Do you provide support for this software?

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What kind of help do you provide?
What will happen to the personal information that you provide?
Do you know what services it provides?
Do you keep records of the people you provide assistance to?
How much funding will be given to the Indect project in 2010 and beyond and who will provide this?
Which commissioner will provide this coherence?
What measures does the Presidency intend to take in order to provide this opportunity?
If so can it provide this information?
Could the Commission please provide this information?
If so will it provide this information?
If so please could the Commission provide this information?
If so, can it provide this information?
Secondly, can we expect a report on this specific issue, or can we call upon you to provide this?
People used to say when they'd come fund us, "Geoff, why do you provide these health services?"
Do you provide a health service?
What specific measures does the Commission intend to take to make sure that consumers are in future able to find out which chemicals there are in products when they ask retailers to provide this information? 3.
What steps will the Commission take if the Spanish authorities do not provide this information?
What other services does Basser provide?
What measurable results can the Commission provide for this?
Why do you get to provide cover?

Alternatives:

Is this something you offer?
Are you in the business of providing this?
Is this service available through you?
Can I get this service from you?
Are you able to supply this?

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Can you provide this? vs Do you provide this?