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Nathan mckane Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Would May Could Will

Imagine that you have just come home and you're greeted by your brother scowling at you. What

would you say in this situation?

Would you mind telling me what (wrong) I have done?
Would you tell me what (wrong) I have done?
May you tell me what (wrong) I have done?
Could you tell me what (wrong) I have done?
Will you tell me what (wrong) I have done?

Thanks a lot!
  

Top answer

nathan mckane Imagine that you have just come home and you're greeted by your brother scowling at you. What would you say in this situation? I'd remind him that I don't have a brother!

— CalifJim

  • nathan mckane Imagine that you have just come home and you're greeted by your brother scowling at you.
  • What would you say in this situation?
  • I'd remind him that I don't have a brother!
  • Seriously, this is the best one: Would you mind telling me what's wrong?
  • " As far as modal verbs go, you would definitely not use "may".
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nathan mckaneImagine that you have just come home and you're greeted by your brother scowling at you. What would you say in this situation?
I'd remind him that I don't have a brother!

Seriously, this is the best one:

Would you mind telling me what's wrong?

Or just "What's wrong?"

As far as modal verbs go, you would de
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I think at first, I would have been very confused and somewhat angry too (If I truly didn't do anything wrong.)

I will choose 'Will you tell me what's wrong?'

'Will' here confirms or emphasises my confusion or innocent, giving the hint 'I'm angry, too.'
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