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Remember I Sit Back Class Can/Could Means Memory

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Keyword remember
Type of Sentence
Error Sentence Can you remember me? I used to sit at the back of your class.
Correct Sentence Do you remember me? I used to sit at the back of your class.
Cloze Error Sentence [[Can]] you remember me? I used to sit at the back of your class.
Cloze Sentence [[Do]] you remember me? I used to sit at the back of your class.
Cloze Answer Do
Choices Can | Do
Explanation

When remember means 'bring the memory of a person or thing into your mind (i.e. recall ) then can/could is usually optional: 'I (can) still remember the sad look on her face.' Use can/could to suggest effort: 'I just can't remember how the film ended.' 'I wish I could remember their address."

When remember means 'have or keep the memory of a person or thing in your mind', it is usually used WITHOUT can/could: 'I hope you still remember me.' 'I'll always remember the night we first met.'

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