I have a problem with my car - It broke down.I tried starting it but it didn't start.
How do i write a male to the mechanic.
Hi,
i) My car brokedown and is not starting.
or
ii) My car brokedown and will not start.
or
iii) My car brokedown and dosen't start.
Thanks,
Ganesh.
Which of the theree options is/are correct.
Can someone please explain.
Last edited by ganesh85; 01-Feb-2012 at 12:29.
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Mechanic: Good morning.
You: Good morning. I've got a problem with my car. It's not starting (fact)
Mechanic: Have you tried jump-start it? The battery might be down.
You: Yes, I have but it just won't start (despite my attempts, the car doesn't seem to want to start).
Hope it's clear enough.
Mechanic: Have you tried to jump-start it?
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Most people don't send written correspondence to their mechanic, but ...
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We don't write a mail, but we send letters by mail (or by post if you speak another dialect of English.)
Male is a gender.
Also, please remember that "I" as pronoun and should always be capitalized.
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