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Dear teacher,
Which sentence is correct? Why is it correct?
Nick can get a video.
Nick can have a video.
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Either is possible. The first means that it is possible for him to obtain a video (e.g. by buying it himself), while the second implies that he will be given one as part of some distribution process (e.g. present-giving).
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