Try some

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Now something that can have some practical usage:

Imagine I've just baked some cookies.

I want to offer some to my sister and now I'm holding out the plate. What can I say?

Try some (of these cookies). --> I would say this...
Have some. --> ...or maybe this.
Take some. --> I wouldn't say it, though I think it can be said.
Grab some. --> Sounds too "rude" to me.

Are the above sentences correct? Any other suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

Nef · Accepted Answer

PastsimpleNow something that can have some practical usage:

Imagine I've just baked some cookies. I want to offer some to my sister and now I'm holding out the plate. What can I say?

Try some (of these cookies). --> I would say this...
Have some. --> ...or maybe this.
Take some. --> I wouldn't say it, though I think it can be said.
Grab some. --> Sounds too "rude" to me.

Are the above sentences correct? Any other suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

The first three sound OK to me. If I wanted to be polite, I wouldn't use the last expression (grab).

Also common:

Would you like some cookies (or a cookie)?

Do you want some cookies (or a cookie)?

Marius Hancu · Answer

How about some cookies?
Nibbles?
Cookies, anyone?

MrPedantic · Answer

I'm not sure I approve of wasting good food on a family member.

MrP

Nona the brit · Answer

Yes give them to us instead.[C]

Pastsimple · Answer

Nona The BritYes give them to us instead.[C]

Are you sure? Please note it was mewho did the baking in the example.

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