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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Usage of lets

hi everybody

This is vinoth . i have some confusion in lets usage , i dont know what is the exact usage of lets in engilish grammer.

pls expain abt this

Thanks

Vinoth
  

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Hello, Vinoth. 'Let's' is the short form for 'let us'. It is a fixed phrase used in imperative voice to make a suggestion for a future action or activity involving the speaker and the listener: Let's go to a movie tonight, shall we?

— Mister Micawber

  • Hello, Vinoth.
  • 'Let's' is the short form for 'let us'.
  • It is a fixed phrase used in imperative voice to make a suggestion for a future action or activity involving the speaker and the listener: Let's go to a movie tonight, shall we?
  • Let's not forget to buy beer on our way home, dear.
  • Even though it's sunny, let's take our umbrellas because the weatherman said it might rain this afternoon.
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Hello, Vinoth.

'Let's' is the short form for 'let us'. It is a fixed phrase used in imperative voice to make a suggestion for a future action or activity involving the speaker and the listener:

Let's go to a movie tonight, shall we?

Let's not forget to buy beer on our way home, dear.

Even though it's sunny, let's take our umbrellas because the
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