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Holyduke Posted 15 years ago
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Hi,
Which of the two sentences is correct?
1. Could you buy me a newspaper?
2. Could you buy a newspaper for me? (I am pretty sure this is correct)
help is deeply appreciated. -holyduke
Which of the two sentences is correct?
1. Could you buy me a newspaper?
2. Could you buy a newspaper for me? (I am pretty sure this is correct)
help is deeply appreciated. -holyduke
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holyduke Hi,Which of the two sentences is correct? Both are correct. 1.
- holyduke Hi,Which of the two sentences is correct?
- Both are correct.
- 1.
- Could you buy me a newspaper?
- 2.
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holydukeHi,Which of the two sentences is correct? Both are correct.
1. Could you buy me a newspaper?
2. Could you buy a newspaper for me? (I am pretty sure this is correct) -holyduke
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From a simple context point of view, both are correct. However, one may bear a different meaning than the other.
Could you buy me a coke = I am asking for a favor and possible a treat, for which I may not you pay back.
Whereas, "Could you get me a Coke?" which equals "Could you get a Coke for me " (while you go to the vending machine) which bears the suggestive meaning that "I will
Could you buy me a coke = I am asking for a favor and possible a treat, for which I may not you pay back.
Whereas, "Could you get me a Coke?" which equals "Could you get a Coke for me " (while you go to the vending machine) which bears the suggestive meaning that "I will
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