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i could go vs i can go

Both "I could go" and "I can go" are correct phrases, but they convey slightly different meanings. "I could go" implies a possibility or ability to go, while "I can go" indicates a definite ability or permission to go. The choice between the two depends on the context and the level of certainty or possibility you want to express.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 6148 views

i could go

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a possibility or ability to go.

Use "I could go" when you want to indicate a possibility or ability to go, but not necessarily a definite plan or permission.

Examples:

If I finish my work early, I could go to the party.
I could go to the store later if you need anything.
I could go with you if you want some company.

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I mean, i don't have to work here to make people healthy, so i guess i could go anywhere.
Maybe I could go to see the Prince of Wales.
I think I could go on all night.
He said I could go, Frankie.
No, they said I could go.
You said I could go meet my friends.
There are many other places I could go.
I could go on for hours. I've just started.
I could go and get us something, I suppose.
Patrick's in Florida. I could go see him.
I could go to jail for what I did today.
I could go to school with the kid.
Maybe I could go and tell a few jokes...
I could go talk to him and apologize...
I could go stake it out, but...
But, you said I could go.
I could go on about bologna all day long.
I could go and get the hospital chaplain to join us.
I could go anywhere, do anything.
I could go to my sister in Kabul.

Alternatives:

I might go
I may go
I have the option to go
I am able to go
I am considering going

i can go

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a definite ability or permission to go.

Use "I can go" when you want to indicate a definite ability or permission to go, without implying uncertainty or possibility.

Examples:

I can go to the concert because I already have a ticket.
I can go to the meeting if it doesn't take too long.
I can go with you to the park if you want.

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I can go to the butcher and pick out a nice rump.
Unless... I can go downstairs and make another drink.
If i die, then i can go to heaven and be with him.
Just get this done so I can go to the hospital.
And I can go to the neighborhood banks.
I can go anywhere inside my vaults.
I can go straight to the source and ask Dino.
I can go heat it up in the lounge microwave.
Now I can go finish the show.
I can go and phone for help.
I can go to China. I have powerful friends there.
I can go live with Uncle Jorge.
I can go work in the lab.
Claire, I can go alone...
So I can go to her birthday party.
Otherwise, Simon, I can go get help.
I can go away or send via your parents.
Tomorrow I can go and buy some nice shades for five dollars.
I can go see him this afternoon.
I can go do something else.

Alternatives:

I am able to go
I have the ability to go
I have permission to go
I am free to go
I am allowed to go

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