I was wondering, if I can present vs I was wondering, if I could present

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I was wondering, if I can present" is used when you are currently wondering about your ability to present, while "I was wondering, if I could present" is used when you were wondering about your ability to present in the past. The choice between "can" and "could" depends on the tense of the situation you are referring to.

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I was wondering, if I can present

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you are currently wondering about your ability to present. It implies a present or future context.

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But I was wondering, if there were some spots open, if I could get a shot.
I was wondering, if I had my choice of living these last three days over again, - what I'd say.
I was wondering, actually, if I maybe I could borrow your phone.
Actually, I was wondering, sir, if...
Well, I was wondering, if I make the adjustment, maybe it could be a contender?
So I was wondering, Mildred, if you'd have any idea why Victoria left me that big trunk of stuff.
Actually, I was wondering, sir, if...
I was wondering, perhaps, if you'd like to take a trip round the island.
So, I was wondering, if you'd like to save me, from myself, by getting some food.
And I was wondering if I can just drag her...
I was wondering if I can reuse the foot bed.
I was wondering if I can move to Tom's desk.
I just think your story is really interesting, and I was wondering, I don't know, if you would let me interview you.
I was wondering, doctor, when you're done, if you'd mind checking on Emily.
I was wondering, doctor, When you're done, if you'd mind checking on Emily.
I was wondering, if you don't mind, how did you get - ?
I don't think I can get him on my own, so I was wondering if I could borrow Kane.
I was wondering, well I noticed there's a dance tomorrow.
I was wondering, about the kidney...
Anyways, I was wondering, maybe if, sometime...

Alternatives:

I am wondering if I can present
I wonder if I can present

I was wondering, if I could present

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you were wondering about your ability to present in the past. It implies a past context.

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But I was wondering, if there were some spots open, if I could get a shot.
I was wondering, actually, if I maybe I could borrow your phone.
I was wondering, if I had my choice of living these last three days over again, - what I'd say.
Actually, I was wondering, sir, if...
But if I could, I was wondering, you know, could you talk to me...
Well, I was wondering, if I make the adjustment, maybe it could be a contender?
So I was wondering, Mildred, if you'd have any idea why Victoria left me that big trunk of stuff.
Actually, I was wondering, sir, if...
I was wondering, perhaps, if you'd like to take a trip round the island.
So, I was wondering, if you'd like to save me, from myself, by getting some food.
I was wondering if I could do the aortic aneurysm today.
I was wondering if I could offer my services.
I was wondering if I could get five minutes with you tomorrow.
I was wondering if I could watch it from backstage.
I was wondering if I could pass on the dance presentations.
I was wondering if I could speak with this professor.
So I was wondering if I could get a little advance.
I was wondering if I could make one request, though.
I was wondering if I could have a word with the housemaid Rose.
I was wondering if I could stay here for a while.

Alternatives:

I was wondering if I could present
I had been wondering if I could present

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I was wondering, if I can present vs I was wondering, if I could present