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Lucas21c Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

What can I say in this situation?

I ordered a book in a bookstore because the book, which I want, was not there then. If I go there again, what can I say to a clerk?
Please tell me which one is better among the followings.
Thanks.

1. "I ordered a book yesterday. I want to know whether the book is delivered or not."
2. "I ordered a book yesterday. I want to know whether the book is arrived or not."
  

Top answer

Instead, you should say- I ordered a book yesterday. I wanted to know whether the book has arrived. )

— AliceW31

  • Instead, you should say- I ordered a book yesterday.
  • I wanted to know whether the book has arrived.
  • )
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Instead, you should say-

I ordered a book yesterday. I wanted to know whether the book has arrived.

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Hi

I ordered a book yesterday. Has it arrived yet? The book's titled ......

or

I ordered a book yesterday titled bla-bla. Has it arrived yet?

By the way: It's much nicer to say "I would like" instead of "I want".

Michal
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Hi, Alice31!

Thank you for your answer.

Good Luck,

Lucas
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Hi, Michal!

Thank you for your answer.

Have a nice day!

Lucas
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Hi,

I often say 'I ordered a book last week. Did it come in yet, please?

Best wishes, Clive
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