MFarooq Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
Could
Hello,
Why is "Could" used in the following dialogue?
A: Miss Mari on busy day like today. I think you COULD find something to occupy yourself. Like a customer.
B: Yes,miss daily.
Is could used in the dialogue "A" to show possibility or suggession?
Thanks
Why is "Could" used in the following dialogue?
A: Miss Mari on busy day like today. I think you COULD find something to occupy yourself. Like a customer.
B: Yes,miss daily.
Is could used in the dialogue "A" to show possibility or suggession?
Thanks
Top answer
” It is a managerial request of an employee, with a somewhat sarcastic suggestion. It passes as both humour and possibility. Since the implication is that the suggestion is really an order, you can choose to think of it as a hint.
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A: Miss Mari: “On a busy day like today, I think you could find something to occupy yourself, like a customer!”
B: Employee: “Yes, Miss Mari.”
It is a managerial request of an employee, with a somewhat sarcastic suggestion. It passes as both humour and possibility. Since the implication is that the suggestion is really an order, you can choose to think of it as a hint. I
B: Employee: “Yes, Miss Mari.”
It is a managerial request of an employee, with a somewhat sarcastic suggestion. It passes as both humour and possibility. Since the implication is that the suggestion is really an order, you can choose to think of it as a hint. I
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