Let's and Let
Hi! Is number 2 a request or asking for permission? Thanks, Fulvio
1. Let's (Let us) test your music knowledge. (A request)
2. Let me test your music knowledge.
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Hi! Number 2 is neither a request nor asking for permission. Number 2 is an imperative command, indicating that the speaker will evaluate your musical knowledge.
- Hi!
- Number 2 is neither a request nor asking for permission.
- Number 2 is an imperative command, indicating that the speaker will evaluate your musical knowledge.
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Hi! Number 2 is neither a request nor asking for permission. Number 2 is an imperative command, indicating that the speaker will evaluate your musical knowledge.
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0"Let's" is the contraction for "let us", used for imperative sentences with the subject "we". Let's = imperative for the subject Us. Depending on the context it could be used for commands or requests, for example:
I know you want to go home, but let's continue working until we are finished. (Command)
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Let's order a pizza, shall we? (Request)
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