Possibilities and Scenarios: Could, General Functions, Examples, and More
Explore a collection of scenarios and possibilities where the word "could" plays a pivotal role, ranging from unreal situations to potential outcomes in various contexts like domestic abuse, recycling, and industry advancements. Discover how the concept of "could" shapes different narratives and potential futures.
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GROUP B Verb: COULD Elena Rosson, Cristina Calonego, Sara Dal Mas, Laura Fedullo, Anna Slongo, Lisa Lucarini
GENERAL FUNCTIONS If the fire stayed long enough and burned hot enough, the bones could, at a minimum, be fragmented down to such a small amount that we couldn't see them, and it's possible that even the dogs might not be able to detect them. (https://www.bbc.com/news/46264981) CONDITIONAL SITUATION Domestic abuse victim 'could (https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-wales-42404623/domestic-abuse- victim-could-have-ended-up-homeless) PAST UNREALISTIC SITUATION The little girls tried to peer out of the school windows at what was happening on the street below. You couldn't actually see the stormtroopers from where we watched, just their flags - and they were shouting and making (https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-46152567) TENSE OF CAN have ended up homeless . a terrible COULD racket. AS PAST
EXAMPLES As a result of this, a Coke bottle you recycle could be back on shelves as a new bottle in as little as six weeks. (https://www.coca-cola.co.uk/blog/our-plan-to-recover- and-recycle-every-single-can-and-bottle-we-sell) There could be a general election and/or a new prime minister. (https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-46234602) Could the slick leather cardholder actually overtake the classic money wallet in the purse popularity contest this year? Our on-trend, practical designs are competing with iconic leather looks in our new collection, and we honestly can't decide which is the best.
With consolidation happening in many industries, it might just be a matter of time that it catches up with the fashion industry as well. When this happens, it could pose a big challenge to the working style of Armani and its continued success. (https://martinroll.com/resources/articles/branding/giorgio-armani- the-iconic-fashion-brand/) Robots in workplace 'couldcreate double the jobs they destroy Rise of machines could lead to 133m jobs globally in next decade. (The Guardian) On average, people use 10% less energy when they know how much they're using. So, understanding your usage could mean lower bills. (Bulb.co.uk)
