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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Need help correcting my grammar
Is it wrong for me to ask, "Could i call for the bill, please?" Since most people would use "Could i have the bill,please."
Why is it wrong if i said call for the bill? Thanks
Why is it wrong if i said call for the bill? Thanks
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The word "I" is always capitalised. " isn't grammatically wrong -- it just isn't very idiomatic. In other words, native speakers aren't very likely to say it (though it's not completely impossible).
- The word "I" is always capitalised.
- " isn't grammatically wrong -- it just isn't very idiomatic.
- In other words, native speakers aren't very likely to say it (though it's not completely impossible).
- You can, however, use "call" when describing what you did: "After the meal, I called for the bill".
- " is a polite and slightly deferential form.
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The word "I" is always capitalised.
"Could I call for the bill, please?" isn't grammatically wrong -- it just isn't very idiomatic. In other words, native speakers aren't very likely to say it (though it's not completely impossible).
You can, however, use "call" when describing what you did: "After the meal, I called for the bill". I think the reason why "Could I call for the
"Could I call for the bill, please?" isn't grammatically wrong -- it just isn't very idiomatic. In other words, native speakers aren't very likely to say it (though it's not completely impossible).
You can, however, use "call" when describing what you did: "After the meal, I called for the bill". I think the reason why "Could I call for the
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