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Vsuresh Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Grammar

Hi

Is this sentence correct?

You may pay a little attention for the upkeep of this notebook.
  

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Hi, Is this sentence correct? You may pay a little attention for the upkeep of this notebook. Sorry, I don't know what you are trying to say.

— Clive

  • Hi, Is this sentence correct?
  • You may pay a little attention for the upkeep of this notebook.
  • Sorry, I don't know what you are trying to say.
  • Are you giving advice?
  • You should .
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Hi,

Is this sentence correct?

You may pay a little attention for the upkeep of this notebook.

Sorry, I don't know what you are trying to say.

Are you giving advice? You should . . .

Or an order? You must . . .

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Hi, Clive

I want to advise the student to be serious and careful with his writing in the classwork notebook.

I remember coming across in a grammar book that using 'may' for advice is an indication of politeness.

What is your opinion?

Thanks

Suresh
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Hi,

You may pay a little attention for the upkeep of this notebook.

I want to advise the student to be serious and careful with his writing in the classwork notebook.

I suggest

eg You should pay attention to the upkeep of this notebook.

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Thank you very much, Clive.

Suresh
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