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Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Do you believe VS Can you believe - Student question

Grammar point – 文法のポイント

One of my private students asked me....
"What's the difference between the phrases Do you believe and Can you believe?"

Do you believe…?  is a question. It's like saying... "Do you think something is true?"
Do you believe in ghosts?
Jim said he shot 2 holes in one playing golf last weekend! Do you believe him?


Can you believe… is often used as an expression when we hear shocking or unbelievable news.
Can you believe the boss said we can all leave early today! This is great!
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are getting a divorce. Can you believe it!!!




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