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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
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Ask, request

Can the following sentences be used to say that Mike did the requesting on behalf of his friend?

Mike asked for some toothpicks for his friend.
Mike asked the waiter for some toothpicks for his friend.

Mike requested some toothpicks for his friend.
Mike requested the waiter some toothpicks for his friend.

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Anonymous Can the following sentences be used to say that Mike did the requesting on behalf of his friend? None of those indicates that his friend has expressed a desire for toothpicks.

— Mister Micawber

  • Anonymous Can the following sentences be used to say that Mike did the requesting on behalf of his friend?
  • None of those indicates that his friend has expressed a desire for toothpicks.
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AnonymousCan the following sentences be used to say that Mike did the requesting on behalf of his friend?
None of those indicates that his friend has expressed a desire for toothpicks.
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Mister MicawberNone of those indicates that his friend has expressed a desire for toothpicks.
How can we express the desire for toothpicks?
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Mike asked for some toothpicks at his friend's request / behest.
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AnonymousMike requested the waiter some toothpicks for his friend.Thank you
This pattern does not work
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