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i could take a bus vs I can take a bus

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

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 1223 views

i could take a bus

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

This phrase is used to indicate a potential action or ability in a given situation. It suggests that taking a bus is one of the options available.

Examples:

If it rains, I could take a bus to work.
I could take a bus to the concert if I don't feel like driving.
She could take a bus to the airport if she misses her ride.
Could you take a bus to the party if your car breaks down?
They could take a bus to the beach instead of walking.

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I walked to three bus stops before I could take a bus that was not full back to Oakland. One of the stops that I am complaining about is around Montgomery Bart ...
Jan 27, 2015 ... So if I had to be in at 9:00, I could take a bus that dropped me off at 8:45, which was perfect. But if I had to be in at 11:00, I had to choose ...
Jan 11, 2015 ... I could take a bus from my nice subdivision in the suburbs of Boulder, into downtown Boulder, transfer to a bigger bus and take it all the way to ...
Jul 21, 2014 ... Based on the research I had done, I could take a bus from Trieste to the border town of Sezana, then hope another bus to Ljubljana. Fine.

Alternatives:

I might take a bus
I have the option to take a bus
I am able to take a bus
I am considering taking a bus
I am thinking of taking a bus

I can take a bus

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

This phrase is used to indicate a clear ability or permission to take a bus. It suggests that the speaker has the means or authority to do so.

Examples:

I can take a bus to school if I miss the train.
Can you take a bus to the store and pick up some groceries?
She can take a bus to the city center from her house.
We can take a bus to the museum instead of driving.
Can he take a bus to the party if he doesn't have a car?

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You mean I can take a bus that's... #1) On time #2) Has clean seats, aisles AND bathroom #3) Courteous Drivers who don't roll their eyes at the heaviness of ...
I can take a bus from the airport near me so don't have to luckily travel all the way through MANHATTAN AND BROOKLYN to get back to Queens. It is a place I ...
How can i travel to Salzburg city from there? I've checked online and it says i can take a bus from Horsching to Salzburg Hbf? is that correct? Roland says:.
The train is pretty much the only mode of transportation I can take. A bus does not allow me to get up and move around as I can in a train. I could go on and on ...

Alternatives:

I am able to take a bus
I have the ability to take a bus
I have permission to take a bus
I am allowed to take a bus
I am capable of taking a bus

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