Modals in the IF-clause of second conditional sentences
The auxiliaryA helping verb used with main verbs to express mood, voice and tense. E.g.: I can't stand when I am disturbed. ("can", "am") could is used here to express permission or ability.
I'd go to the beach with you if I could swim.
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