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28 de mar. de 2023 · Another thing I’ve discovered is that “wonder” can be used in polite questions, e.g. (quotes from grammar books and dictionaries, British English): 1. We were wondering if you'd like to join us for dinner. [sounds like an invitation] 2. I was wondering if you fancied coming along for the ride. [sounds like an invitation] 3.
6 de dic. de 2017 · Wonder is like won/one/pun and rhymes with under; wander is like wan/want/what/was, and the o in pot/on. Lord Golightly agrees with me. All the same, we produced a child, who not only pronounces 'wonder' like 'wander' but says 'bulb' like 'bolb', which isn't even an English word. She can't even hear any difference!
21 de abr. de 2012 · Apr 21, 2012. #5. Rover's right: to wonder aloud is to voice your doubts, to express them to others. (The reference in the text quoted is to former Senator Rick Santorum, who was until recently a candidate for the Republican Party's presidential nomination. He did indeed voice that wonderment in a campaign speech before he dropped out of the race.)
31 de mar. de 2019 · "Wonder" can be used with idle speculation, and your sentence is fine. "Curious" shows a particular interest, and is used for events from which you can draw some conclusion, which is a little unlikely in this situation. "I am curious to see how good these eggs are from Linskeldfield Farm" (because if they are good, I'll buy eggs from there again).
21 de abr. de 2019 · Hi Friends, This example is retrieved from Advanced English Grammar In Use (Unit 2) by Cambridge University Press. A: 'Do you think Philip would be good at the job?' B: 'Hmm, I wonder.' Can someone explain to me about the meaning of 'wonder' here? Is it similar to "I'm not sure" in this...
18 de dic. de 2017 · Dec 18, 2017. #1. Hi. I've looked at all threads about "wonder if" here. my question is, can it mean "to wish"? in the following sentence, it seems to me that it means "he wished". I want to know your idea about that: “In 2000, Trent Lott, the Republican Leader, wistfully wondered if lightning would strike and I wouldn’t take the oath of ...
10 de ene. de 2013 · Jan 10, 2013. #1. hi, I have doubt about one sentence I hope someone could help me with this I don't have any context because I took them from a exam and that's the way they were. No surprise Hannah is happy when you think how many prizes she has won recently. No wonder Hannah is happy when you think how many prizes she has won recently.
16 de jul. de 2009 · Gallego-Galicia (Spain) Jul 16, 2009. #1. "Me pregunto si esta anécdota no influyó en la elección de mi carrera". My attempt: "I wonder/ask myself if this anecdote did not have an influence at the time of choosing my university studies". I've always used "wonder" for "preguntarse a uno mismo" but I've recently seen I ask myself.
8 de dic. de 2010 · Dec 8, 2010. #1. Hola amigos, Necesito ayuda para traducir la siguiente frase en español. “I wonder if it will rain tomorrow”. Aquí está mi intento: “Me pregunto si lloviera mañana”. Por favor, compartan sus ideas.
5 de jul. de 2018 · Hello? a. No wonder you are upset. b. No wonder why you are upset. Does (b) sounds the same as (a
