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Avid learner Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

"You ask?"

Hi,

I wonder, is the following conversation grammatically correct?

"What is the latest version of Windows?" you ask.
My answer to you is, "Windows 10."

Thanks in advance, AL
  

Top answer

As it stands, it is OK, but context may make it inappropriate.

— Mister Micawber

  • As it stands, it is OK, but context may make it inappropriate.
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As it stands, it is OK, but context may make it inappropriate.
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Mister Micawberbut context may make it inappropriate.
Does its inappropriateness derive from its rather informal form?
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I wouldn't call it informal; I think it is somewhat facetious in tone.
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Mister Micawber I think it is somewhat facetious in tone.
Like a sales pitch?
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That's a good example, yes.
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