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Is "Would you like some more?" really a good example here? It's not really implying that the person asked ought to eat more, is it?
by dpassens 3y ago
Is "Would you like some more?" really a good example here? It's not really implying that the person asked ought to eat more, is it?
- grraaaaahhh 3y agoIt certainly can. For instance, when the speaker is my mother.
- spondylosaurus 3y agoMaternal imperative mood: Any order or command phrased as a question, despite being non-optional. Example: "Do you want to turn on the fan?" (Standard imperative equivalent: "Turn on the fan.")