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Yellowstarstruck Posted 5 years ago
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Hi! Are both sentences below correct? Thanks, Fulvio

1. I asked if I might see the paintings.

2. I asked if I may see the paintings.

  

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yellowstarstruck Hi! Are both sentences below correct? Thanks, Fulvio 1.

— CalifJim

  • yellowstarstruck Hi!
  • Are both sentences below correct?
  • Thanks, Fulvio 1.
  • I asked if I might see the paintings.
  • 2.
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yellowstarstruck

Hi! Are both sentences below correct? Thanks, Fulvio

1. I asked if I might see the paintings.

2. I asked if I may see the paintings.

No. If the first clause is in the past tense, "may" can't be used in the indirect question that follows. Only 1 is correct.

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