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how can i do it vs how could i do it

Both "how can I do it" and "how could I do it" are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "How can I do it" is used when asking about the ability or possibility to do something in the present or future. On the other hand, "how could I do it" is used when asking about the ability or possibility to do something in the past or in a hypothetical situation.

Last updated: March 11, 2024 • 6532 views

how can i do it

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when asking about the ability or possibility to do something in the present or future.

Use "how can I do it" when you want to inquire about the ability or possibility to do something in the present or future.

Examples:

How can I do it without any help?
I wonder how can I do it better next time.
Can you tell me how can I do it correctly?
How can I do it if I don't have the necessary tools?
Do you know how can I do it faster?

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I want to do multiple language site. Ticket by elielviseman | 4 days ago | 1 Replies. how can I do it? I need to build 2 diffrent site? And pay for 2 premium plans?
If I want people to post feedback on my site how can I do it.when I use the feedback design im the one who post the feedbacks.please help... View ticket.
Ask a Question. I want to change my name how can i do it it shows 60 in days can chang? My Account. Account Settings. Asked about 7 months ago by Zahoor ...
I need to recover my name how can i do it ? My Account. Account Settings. my name was peter victor victoria and now is Vicio Bebo i don`t do this change i need ...

Alternatives:

How am I able to do it?
How is it possible for me to do it?
How could I manage to do it?
How might I do it?
How should I do it?

how could i do it

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when asking about the ability or possibility to do something in the past or in a hypothetical situation.

Use "how could I do it" when you want to inquire about the ability or possibility to do something in the past or in a hypothetical situation.

Examples:

How could I do it differently?
I wonder how could I have done it better.
Could you explain how could I have solved it?
How could I have done it without your help?
Do you know how could I have avoided this mistake?

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Feb 22, 2020 ... I can´t beat raditz, how could i do it? Hello everybody, I am trying to beat raditz and it has been impossible, can someone show me how to ...

Alternatives:

How was I able to do it?
How was it possible for me to do it?
How might I have done it?
How should I have done it?
How can I do it?

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