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Hanuman_2000 Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

Would/could

Hello Sir,

---------- you make a cup of tea?

(would/could)

Which one of the two choices is correct?

I think both are correct, because "would" and "could" botheare used for polite request.

What is your opinion?

Thanks.
  

Top answer

". You are right, though. Both are correct and used in polite requests.

— CalifJim

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  • You are right, though.
  • Both are correct and used in polite requests.
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To be most polite you would say, "Could you (please) make a cup of tea?".
You are right, though. Both are correct and used in polite requests.
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00I thought that "Would you please..." was more polite / formal than "Could you please..." 02br
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