Past of politeness
When do you use the past of politeness to describe present events? Would you please be so kind as to cover all the possible areas in which it is used with examples?
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teal lime When do you use the past of politeness to describe present events? Would you please be so kind as to cover all the possible areas in which it is used with examples? Thank you.
- teal lime When do you use the past of politeness to describe present events?
- Would you please be so kind as to cover all the possible areas in which it is used with examples?
- Thank you.
- I am not sure if I understand this term.
- But if I may guess, do you mean something like " Would you please open the window?
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teal limeWhen do you use the past of politeness to describe present events? Would you please be so kind as to cover all the possible areas in which it is used with examples?
Thank you.
I am not sure if I understand this term. But if I may guess, do you mean something like "
0teal limeWhen do you use the past of politeness to describe present events?
We usually use the past of politeness when we want something but we don't want to ask for it directly. The best I can do is give you a few examples of the formulas. They are most often questions. And they usually contain hints about what the speaker wants.
It is impossible
0This is a strange idiomatic thing that is best learned through examples I think. Here are some odd ways we ask our spouse to do chores:
Would you mind taking out the trash later?
If it wouldn't be too much trouble, please call me when you are on your way.
I was hoping you might cook dinner for the kids tonight.
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