Opened

CliveHi,Probably 'open', but it seems like a rather odd question. Can you say it another way?Clive

When I give you the wedding rings later, should be the box be opened/open?

I understand why it's the store is closed and not the store is opened.

PreciousJonesWhen I give you the ring box later, should it be opened/open? "open"

In this context "open" is an adjective, so it is asking if the box should be in the 'open state' when I give it to you.
But "opened" here mainly suggests th

canadian45 PreciousJonesWhen I give you the ring box later, should it be opened/open? "open" In this context "open" is an adjective, so it is asking if the box should be in the 'open state' when I give it to you.But "opened" here mainly suggests the verb function, and its use suggests that I am asking if someone, namely you, should open the box after I give it to you. (Sh

Hi,

It's just hard to think of a common context in which you would say that. Can you describe one such context?

In addition, the term 'ring box' sounds quite unusual.
Why would you talk about the box, instead of focusing on the ring?

Clive

CliveHi,It's just hard to think of a common context in which you would say that. Can you describe one such context?In addition, the term 'ring box' sounds quite unusual.Why would you talk about the box, instead of focusing on the ring?Clive

My friend's asking the priest and groom what he should do when the rings are needed...