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Select the correct option for each blank to help the café worker ask a tall customer for a favor.
"Excuse me, _________________________ you possibly help me reach those coffee beans on the top shelf? I _________________________ lift heavy boxes all day without a problem, but I am simply not tall enough to reach up there!"
could
We use "could" to make polite requests. It is often paired with words like "possibly" or "please" to sound extra friendly and respectful.
can
We use "can" to state a present ability. The worker is explaining what they are currently physically able to do (lift heavy boxes).