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Shall I come vs Can I come

Both "Shall I come?" and "Can I come?" are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. "Shall I come?" is more formal and polite, often used when seeking permission or offering assistance. On the other hand, "Can I come?" is more casual and commonly used in everyday conversations to ask for permission or express a desire to join an activity.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 1132 views

Shall I come

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal situations when seeking permission or offering assistance.

This phrase is used to ask for permission or offer assistance in a polite and formal manner.

Examples:

Shall I come with you to the meeting?
Shall I come early to help you set up?
Shall I come to the party?
Shall I come in?
Shall I come over later?

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Marth, shall I come with you?
Shall I come back at a better time?
Shall I come back at a better time?
Shall I come back when all is well with your mind?
Shall I come back at a better time?
Shall I come to the bus stop with you?
- Shall I come with you? - No!
Shall I come and talk about the music now, or not?
Shall I come in and we can talk it over with your missus?
- Shall I come in, then?
"'Shall I come in and cut your threads off?"'
But shall I come dressed like that?
Robert, shall I come? - Stay here!
Okay, but shall I come back?
I mean, shall I come home with you?
- What time shall I come pick you up?
Are you at leisure, holy Father, now, or shall I come to you at evening mass?
You want to come up or shall I come down with a needle?

Alternatives:

May I come?
Would you like me to come?
Do you want me to come?
Is it okay if I come?
Would it be all right if I come?

Can I come

This phrase is correct and commonly used in casual conversations to ask for permission or express a desire to join an activity.

This phrase is used to ask for permission or express a desire to join an activity in a more casual and everyday context.

Examples:

Can I come with you to the movies?
Can I come over to your house?
Can I come to the party?
Can I come in?
Can I come along?

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Can I come home now, daddy?
Can I come back For the Sedan?
'Can I come up for a chat? '
Hello. Camille, it's Reverend DeBoer. Can I come up?
Can I come to your place later?
Can I come by when you get done at school?
Daddy... Can I come back?
Can I come up here very often to see him?
Okay. Can I come back for seconds?
Can I come back when he is here?
Can I come by and see you and the kids and just talk?
Can I come up to your room for a minute?
Penny, can I come home?
can I come over after my shift?
So, can I come back up there?
Okay, and then can I come back for seconds?
Mum, can I come home?
Please, can I come by tonight?
So can I come back to the group?
Dad... [Sighs] can I come home?

Alternatives:

Is it okay if I come?
May I come?
Do you mind if I come?
Would it be all right if I come?
Would you like me to come?

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