Kontol
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- Javanese
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I'm confused with my English grammar book which says like this:
Will it be all right if I bring a friend? (Direct)
Would it be all right if I brought a friend? (Less direct)
If you move your chair a bit, we can all sit down.
If you were to move your chair a bit, we could all sit down.
Could you explain what's a direct or less direct language? I always think the word direct is rude or impolite and the word less direct is polite. Is my understanding right?
Will it be all right if I bring a friend? (Direct)
Would it be all right if I brought a friend? (Less direct)
If you move your chair a bit, we can all sit down.
If you were to move your chair a bit, we could all sit down.
Could you explain what's a direct or less direct language? I always think the word direct is rude or impolite and the word less direct is polite. Is my understanding right?
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