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What does ”I was wondering if〜” mean?
And how can I use it?
What does ”I was wondering if〜” mean?
And how can I use it?
And how can I use it?
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It's used to make indirect polite requests.
"I was wondering if I could borrow your pencil for a moment."
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It's used to make indirect polite requests.
"I was wondering if I could borrow your pencil for a moment."
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Oh I get it! Thank you so much!
Do you often use this word?
Do you often use this word?
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sorry I mean this word is ” I was wondering if 〜”.
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