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Could you check vs can you check

Both 'could you check' and 'can you check' are correct and commonly used in English. They are polite ways to ask someone to verify or examine something. The choice between them depends on how direct the speaker wishes to be.
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Could you check

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a polite way to ask someone to verify or examine something. It is slightly more formal than 'can you check.'

Examples:

  • Could you check the spelling on this document?
  • Could you check if the door is locked?
  • Could you check the schedule for tomorrow?
  • Could you check the accuracy of these numbers?
  • Could you check the status of the delivery?
  • Aug 1, 2023 ... "Could you check this?" vs "Can you check this?" Does could act like some sort of more polite way of saying "can" here? Archived post. New ...
  • Jan 15, 2020 ... ' And could is the conditional mood of can: 'Could you check if I helped you?'.
  • Mar 27, 2014 ... I just want to know I would like to kindly ask you could you check......? could be a right structure for asking question? regards. politeness.
  • Jul 16, 2019 ... Could you check it, please? How does it sound? Is the grammar right? I have to write some small stories, but I'm not so good at writing. I feel ...
  • Jul 31, 2015 ... Could you check my build out? gerax07. By gerax07. July 31, 2015 in Installation and Assembly.
  • Could you check me please?; speedo cable routing. Forums · Topic List · Search · Sign In or Register to post a reply. H. Landon Hunter. #1. Could you check me ...
  • Jun 25, 2019 ... Could you check my schematic? sunhee jo · Part Number: ADS1194 Other Parts Discussed in Thread: ADS1298 We reference the ADS1194/1198 ...
  • Mar 16, 2024 ... Could you check my chart to see whether I am doing it right? Hello everyone, I'm a newbie. Currently, I'm practicing creating visualized ...
  • Apr 4, 2023 ... If possible, Could you check the following for the "fake" PHY: Can you probe the pin "50MHzOut/LED2" to see rather the pin is sending out ...
  • Oct 19, 2006 ... First note does not play (could you check please?) UHE is now closed. For Technical Support from Ableton, please go here: http://www.ableton ...

Alternatives:

  • Can you check
  • Would you mind checking
  • Might you check
  • Will you check
  • Can you verify

can you check

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a polite way to ask someone to verify or examine something. It is slightly less formal than 'could you check.'

Examples:

  • Can you check the time for me?
  • Can you check if the windows are closed?
  • Can you check the balance in my account?
  • Can you check the availability of the product?
  • Can you check the spelling of this word?
  • Apr 29, 2024 ... can you check in field hockey? Question. I play lax and I've been watching some field hockey I've noticed that defense doesn't really ever go ...
  • ... Can you check in and then get off? Can you check in and then get off? MDTrip. By MDTrip, January 30, 2023 in Norwegian Cruise Line. Share. More sharing ...
  • Aug 1, 2023 ... "Could you check this?" vs "Can you check this?" Does could act like some sort of more polite way of saying "can" here? Archived post. New ...
  • Mar 13, 2014 ... How early can you check in for dinner reservations? We have an 8:15 at Ohana...but that is a bit late for my boys. I would like to make sure ...
  • Dec 14, 2022 ... Can you check in early at the Premium Hotels? UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT. It's my first time going to Universal, and I would like to stay in a ...
  • Jan 31, 2019 ... How early can you check into the resort in order to have access to the Dining Plan? We'll be arriving in the early morning and know we can't ...
  • Sep 1, 2022 ... Loews Portofino Bay - Can you check in early so you can use early entry and express pass for the whole of check in day? HOTELS. As the title ...
  • May 17, 2023 ... Can you check into Pop Century Resort (Disney World Florida) after midnight? Our flight is scheduled to arrive at MCO at 10:51pm and It might be ...
  • Jul 19, 2021 ... How early can you check in a baggage? Going on a vacation in Portland ME and will have a evening flight out, however, I have to check out of ...
  • Aug 26, 2016 ... Red Roof Inn & Suites Newark - University, Newark: "Is there a check in time or can you check in..." | Check out 9 answers, plus 491 reviews ...

Alternatives:

  • Could you check
  • Would you mind checking
  • Might you check
  • Will you check
  • Can you verify

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