&vsize=200&exid=1&exmo=0&exty=1&thre=1&trmo=0&trurl=http://62.232.76.134/Campus/Britcoun/Script/Script.cfm&shuf=1&spdrag=1&sppos=100&skelt=../obj/skelt01.swf&frameup=cnt_txt1.swf&framedown=tpl_gapfilltype.swf&panel=0&audiolv=70&audiofile=nul&autoplay=0&buffertime=5&tscr=0&audioscript=HTML text&subm=1&hurl=helpfile.swf&cnt_txt=<font color="#000000"><font>When we <b>make a request</b>, we usually use the words <b>'could'</b> or <b>'can.'  <br><br></b>What's the difference between them?<br><br>Generally we use <b>'could' </b>when we are making requests to people we have a lot of respect for.  It is more polite and more formal.  Generally we use<b> 'can'</b> in a more casual and informal way.<br><br>For example, Alison uses <b>'can'</b> when she speaks to Maria who works for her, but Maria uses <b>'could'</b> when she speaks to Alison, her boss.<br><br>Read the following requests and type in the missing word, <b>'can'</b> or<b> 'could'</b>.  Then click submit to find out if your answers are correct.</font></font>&gf_txt11= I have an extension until tomorrow please as I haven't quite finished?</font></font>&gf_txt10=[!|Could]&gf_txt9= everyone give me their essays by the end of the day?<br>Student: &gf_txt8=[!|Can]&gf_txt7= you get the car keys for me?<br><br>3. Teacher: &gf_txt6=[!|Can]&gf_txt5= you arrange for a temp while you are away?<br><br>2. Child: Mum, could you drive my friend home?<br>Mum: Yes, of course. &gf_txt4=[!|Could]&gf_txt3= I go on a design course next week?<br>Alison: Yes, sure. No problem. &gf_txt2=[!|can]&gf_txt1=<font color="#000000"><font>1. Maria: Alison, &testo_pz=11&item_4=9|334|342||Could&item_3=7|264|270||Can&item_2=5|214|220||Can&item_1=3|92|100||Could&item_0=1|18|24||can&nitem=5&