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Perfect Stranger Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Presume and assume... the oldest question ever

Hello there,

Could I ask you to have a look at the email I sent to a person who is selling a guitar I'm interested in buying? I'd ve grateful if you could point out any mistakes. I'm particularly uncertain about the way I used the verb presume as I find it very hard to clearly see the difference between presume and assume.


Hi Tom,

Thanks for the message. Indeed, the shipping costs are quite high. Much higher than I expected. I have to think about it. In fact, I'm quite the same when it comes to Eric Clapton. His music has accompanied me for years and I have a tremendous respect for his musicianship.

The odd thing is that if I bought this guitar from you, I'm not sure if I'd actually dare play it.

I presume it will get sold quickly, though.

Best,

Kat

  

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You can use either 'assume' or 'presume' in that context. Contexts where either one is right create a problem. Which to choose?

  • You can use either 'assume' or 'presume' in that context.
  • Contexts where either one is right create a problem.
  • Which to choose?
  • I always solve that by choosing 'assume'.
  • I can't even remember the last time I used 'presume' in a conversation.
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You can use either 'assume' or 'presume' in that context.

Contexts where either one is right create a problem. Which to choose? I always solve that by choosing 'assume'. I can't even remember the last time I used 'presume' in a conversation.

CJ

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