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課題の例文でなぜcanをcouldにするのかよく分かりません。わかる方教えて下さい！

MAINSTREAM English Logic and Expression I
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Preparation for Performance Test [Lesson 9 What Can We Do for Ken?]
Grammar Compass
3. Suppose you were on a sinking ship with a group of your friends. A rubber boat is available, but it can hold
only your group and supplies. If your boat reaches a deserted island in the distance, you will need certain
supplies for survival. You can take only four items with you in your boat. With your partner, decide which items
you would take with you and explain how you would use them.
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Lesson 9
water
a compass
a box of matches ten meters of rope 3 a knife
some blankets 10 a battery-powered radio
6 a watch some pencils 8 a telescope
Four items you would take with you
How you would use them

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(1511)
Shiori: I think we should take water with us. Water would be necessary for us to survive. We could also use it
to cook food or clean wounds.
Daiki: Definitely. Also, why don't we take a box of matches to make a fire? We could use fire to keep dangerous
animals away and catch the attention of passing planes.

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MIYagI

｢”もし無人島に行ったとしたら”私はこんなことをする｣という仮定法のcouldですかね

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なるほど、そういうことだったんですね！ありがとうございました_(._.)_