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“COULD” FOR SUGGESTIONS “COULD” AND “OR” FOR SUGGESTIONS
“Could” is often used to suggest a solution to When people give suggestions using “could,” they
a problem. It states a possible course of action “Could” means that the often give more than one option to choose from.
action is a possibility;
without necessarily recommending it. a choice that might
solve the problem.

“Or” is used to give an
alternative suggestion.

FURTHER EXAMPLES

FURTHER EXAMPLES

The modal verb If the main verb is the
doesn’t have to be same for both suggestions,
repeated after “or.” it isn’t repeated after “or.”

MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS TIP

One of the most common ways of recommending something Emphasis can be added by
or making a suggestion is to use modal verbs. putting “really” in front
of “should,” “ought to,”
and “must.”
General suggestion.

HOW TO FORM Stronger suggestion.

SUBJECT “COULD” MAIN VERB REST OF SENTENCE

Very strong suggestion.

“Could” is a modal verb, The main verb stays
so it doesn’t change in its base form.
with the subject.

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