0
Snappy Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Would you mind if I opened the window?

"Would you mind if I opened the window?" is found for the usage of the word "mind" in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English. The dictionary explains that it is spoken and used when making a polite request.
In the same dictionary, "Would you mind if I open a window?" is also found for the usage of the word "mind."
Are these both acceptable and the same in meaning?
"Would you mind if I opened the window?"
"Would you mind if I open the window?"
  

Top answer

Snappy Are these both acceptable and the same in meaning? " Both are quite acceptable. The meaning is identical.

— CalifJim

  • Snappy Are these both acceptable and the same in meaning?
  • " Both are quite acceptable.
  • The meaning is identical.
  • Some people believe the use of "open ed " makes the request a little more polite, but I don't detect any real difference.
  • CJ
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

1 Answers
0
SnappyAre these both acceptable and the same in meaning?
"Would you mind if I opened the window?"
"Would you mind if I open the window?"
Both are quite acceptable. The meaning is identical. Some people believe the use of "opened" makes the request a little more polite, but I don't detect any real difference.

CJ
0

Related Questions