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Which sentence is an example of a polite request using a past form?
Which sentence is an example of a polite request using a past form?
- 'I was hoping you could give me a lift to the party.' (correct)
- 'Can you give me a lift to the party?'
- 'You couldn't give me a lift later, could you?'
- 'Pick me up on your way to the party this evening.'
Which sentence is an example of a polite request using a continuous form?
Which sentence is an example of a polite request using a continuous form?
- 'Can you give me a lift to the party?' (correct)
- 'I was hoping you could give me a lift to the party.'
- 'You couldn't give me a lift later, could you?'
- 'Pick me up on your way to the party this evening.'
Which sentence is an example of a polite request using both a past form and a continuous form?
Which sentence is an example of a polite request using both a past form and a continuous form?
- 'You couldn't give me a lift later, could you?'
- 'Can you give me a lift to the party?'
- 'Pick me up on your way to the party this evening.' (correct)
- 'I was hoping you could give me a lift to the party.'
Which sentence is an example of a polite request using a negative question with a question tag?
Which sentence is an example of a polite request using a negative question with a question tag?
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Which sentence is an example of a direct and less polite request?
Which sentence is an example of a direct and less polite request?
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Study Notes
Polite Requests
- Polite requests can be formed using different verb forms.
- Four types of polite requests are identified.
Types of Polite Requests
- One type uses a past form.
- Another type uses a continuous form.
- A third type combines a past form and a continuous form.
- A fourth type uses a negative question with a question tag.
Contrast with Direct Requests
- Direct and less polite requests exist alongside polite requests.
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