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Old 22-Jan-2005, 01:09
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I'd like to know the difference between "(1)" and "(2)".
1. Do you know the time?
2. Are you aware of the time?

Thank you in advance.
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Old 22-Jan-2005, 01:25
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Default Re: know/be aware of

"Do you know the time?" can of course be used in a normal everday situation when one wants to know what time it is.

But it can also be used pragmatically as a criticism or order, or a reminder, along with "Are you aware of the time?"


Do you know the time?/Are you aware of the time?/It's late/Are you watching the clock/Hey, it's six o'clock!/Are you out of bed yet?Get up!, you're going to be late.
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Do you know the time?/Are you aware of the time?.

Yes, thanks.

I just thought I'd remind you that you have to leave soon.


Yeah, you're right. I better get going.

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