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Guren Firippu Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Why is the answer A and not B?

6. Would you give me a hand with these dishes?
(A) Of course.
(B) Yes, I would.
(C) Don’t mention it.

  

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The use of 'would' in the request serves to soften the tone of the request and make it more polite. The answerer wants his/her answer to be more direct and enthusiastic, So B is the better choice.

— Clive

  • The use of 'would' in the request serves to soften the tone of the request and make it more polite.
  • The answerer wants his/her answer to be more direct and enthusiastic, So B is the better choice.
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The use of 'would' in the request serves to soften the tone of the request and make it more polite.


The answerer wants his/her answer to be more direct and enthusiastic, So B is the better choice.

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