Is this the correct phrase in english "Can I have this brochure?"
I need to get a brochure from one of the stalls.
2007-07-26 04:38:20 · 11 answers · asked by Raj 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Yes, it's correct. However, some English teachers might say it's better to ask, "May I have this brochure?" since that's asking more if you are allowed, rather than if you are able to have it.
The logic behind that is flawed, most people use "can" but nevertheless.
2007-07-26 04:43:38 · answer #1 · answered by Timothy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
May I have this brochure...? …is the right sentence… means “let me pickup….” sort of expression…
…‘can’ word is used where we need to express that “would we be able to pick the brochure up” sort of expression…
2007-07-26 04:50:12 · answer #2 · answered by Harish Jharia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its OK. You could also say:
May I have this brochure.
2007-07-26 07:15:57 · answer #3 · answered by Gorilla 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would like a brochure? or May I have a brochure please?/ but your question is good.
2007-07-26 04:44:14 · answer #4 · answered by Kaneka Majii 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
It is kind of correct, but it would be totally correct if it was "May i have this brochure, please?"
2007-07-26 04:53:08 · answer #5 · answered by Sweetie Chick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From my experience... it's correct.
2007-07-26 04:41:53 · answer #6 · answered by Palestini Detective 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
we speak english
we spoke yesterday
we will speak tomorrow
2007-07-26 04:42:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Technically, yes. Although you might want to say "May" instead of "Can" and add please to the end.
2007-07-26 06:34:22 · answer #8 · answered by VeggieTart -- Let's Go Caps! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is corect
what is youre native language?
2007-07-26 04:44:18 · answer #9 · answered by sassy g 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
"Could I have this brochure, please"
2007-07-26 04:42:04 · answer #10 · answered by Jawbone 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋