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Whether i can have vs Whether i could have

Both "whether I can have" and "whether I could have" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Whether I can have" is used when talking about present or future possibilities. "Whether I could have" is used when referring to past possibilities or hypothetical situations.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to present or future possibilities.

"Whether i can have"

Use "whether I can have" when you are talking about something that is possible for you to have in the present or future.
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Alternatives:

  • whether I am able to have
  • whether I have the ability to have

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to past possibilities or hypothetical situations.

"Whether i could have"

Use "whether I could have" when you are talking about something that was possible for you to have in the past or in hypothetical scenarios.
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  • Apr 16, 2021 ... As a sitter I have asked prior to a sit whether I could have guests visit during the day. HO have agreed to this. 1 Like. JackieX 17 April ...
  • I remember being afraid of asking the homeowner whether I could have it for fear of him saying no. When I did finally ask, he even helped me harvest it and ...
  • May 10, 2016 ... I never questioned whether I could have it all, because I had it all — the dream flying career, as well as a family and a life outside of work.
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  • May 21, 2014 ... I've sometimes wondered whether I could have ceased to hate that part of myself without gay pride's technicolor fiesta, of which this speech is ...

Alternatives:

  • whether I might have
  • whether I would have been able to

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