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Lucas21c Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
Natural Expression
Could you tell whether the following sentences sound natural?
The orientation class is not duty. You can absent yourself.
The orientation class is not duty. You can absent yourself.
Top answer
The orientation class is not a requisite . You may absent yourself.
- The orientation class is not a requisite .
- You may absent yourself.
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The orientation class is not a requisite. You may absent yourself.
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Thank you for your answer.
By the way, could you tell me what is the difference between when I say "can" and when I say "may?"
Does "may" sound more polite and formal?
If so, can I say "might?" (If "might" sounds too polite or unnatural contextually, please tell me about it, also.)
By the way, could you tell me what is the difference between when I say "can" and when I say "may?"
Does "may" sound more polite and formal?
If so, can I say "might?" (If "might" sounds too polite or unnatural contextually, please tell me about it, also.)
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lucas21cDoes "may" sound more polite and formal?That's right.
lucas21cIf so, can I say "might?"It is OK, but a bit unusual there, I think.
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