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Kenta Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Would you check my English? (Feb.16)

Hello. I wrote two dialogues. Will you correct them?

No. 1

M: Will you tell me what movie is currently playing [ showing ]?

F: Certainly. "A Farewell to Arms" is playing [ showing ] now.

M: Thank you very much, and will you also tell me your show time?

No. 2

M: This site may be suitable for your needs. It is near [ close to ] the

elevator, and has a good-sized reception area.

F: We will need [ be needing ] a small conference room, too [ as well ].

M: Don't worry about it. The rent includes shared a conference room.

Thank you!
  

Top answer

Hi, No. 1 M: Can Will you tell me what movie is currently playing, please ? F: Certainly.

— Clive

  • Hi, No.
  • 1 M: Can Will you tell me what movie is currently playing, please ?
  • F: Certainly.
  • "A Farewell to Arms".
  • is playing [ showing ] now.
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4 Answers
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Hi,
No. 1

M: Can Will you tell me what movie is currently playing, please?

F: Certainly. "A Farewell to Arms". is playing [ showing ] now.

M: Thank you very much, and when does it start?

No. 2

M: This site may be suitable for your needs. It is near [ close to ] the

elevator, and has a good-s
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Thank you, Clive. I have a question.

Why does "Will you ..." sound strange?

I think either "Will you ..." or "Can you ..." is correct.

Does "Will you..." sound odd in this dialogue?

Thank you!
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Hi,
Why does "Will you ..." sound strange?

I think either "Will you ..." or "Can you ..." is correct.

Does "Will you..." sound odd in this dialogue?

'Will' is not incorrect grammar. It's just a little more direct than 'can', a little more forceful, and thus a little less polite. 'Can' is more common in a dialogue like this.

Clive
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Hello, Clive. I didn't know "Will you ..." is often a little more forceful. Thank you very much!

kenta
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