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When can I vs When I can

Both "when can I" and "when I can" are correct, but their usage differs. "When can I" is used to ask about the possibility or timing of doing something, while "when I can" is used to express a condition or time frame for an action.
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Last updated: September 04, 2024

When can I

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to inquire about the possibility or timing of doing something.

This phrase is used to ask questions about the availability or timing of an action or event. It is a polite way to seek information or permission.

Examples:

  • When can I start the project?
  • When can I expect to hear back from you?
  • When can I come in for an interview?
  • When can I see the doctor?
  • When can I leave the office?
  • When can I book Economy Privilege?
  • When can I get my Beamer?
  • When can I meet your parents?
  • When can I safely book a game of squash?
  • When can I call my mum?
  • When can I look at my painting?
  • When can I get my job back?
  • When can I have the medical report?
  • When can I talk to my daughter?
  • When can I ask people to leave?
  • When can I give you some good news?
  • When can I get out of here?
  • When can I get some Dusker blood?
  • When can I talk to Frank about his salvation?
  • When can I read your story?
  • When can I ever stop doing this?
  • When can I leave with my husband?
  • When can I get my clothes back?
  • When can I get my car back?
  • When can I use the email address/username from my deactivated account?

Alternatives:

  • When am I able to
  • When is it possible for me to
  • When will I be able to

When I can

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a condition or time frame for an action.

This phrase is used to indicate a specific time or condition under which an action can be performed. It is often used to set a time frame or condition for future actions.

Examples:

  • I will help you when I can.
  • I'll call you back when I can.
  • I'll let you know when I can make it.
  • I'll give you a ride when I can.
  • I'll finish the report when I can.
  • When I can, I crash with friends.
  • When I can let the approval of a gaggle of supermodels define who I am.
  • When I can explain, I will.
  • When I can do it without getting myself killed in the process.
  • I'll sneak away when I can.
  • Captain, I will replace you when I can.
  • When I can start charging for this in billable hours, we can talk.
  • When I can read your mind, I at least have use for you.
  • So... When I can get my money back?
  • But look, why tell you When I can show you?
  • When I can go with you, you who are always so busy?
  • When I can predict or plan it, I don't do it.
  • Now, why would I do that When I can look like whomever I want you to see.
  • About when I can start construction again.
  • I work better when I can breathe down there.
  • I'll explain when I can.
  • I don't know when I can pay you back.
  • I know when I can trust a man.
  • I am saying, when I can fix my mistake.
  • Let me know when I can see the rest.

Alternatives:

  • When it is possible for me to
  • When I am able to
  • When I have the opportunity to

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