Analyzing simple sentence - the word "please"
What is the role of "please" in the following sentence:
"Please sit at the front of the stage."
According to a grammar book, there is a transparent "You" as subject hidden at the begining of the sentence. The word "sit" acts as a linking verb (LV). May I ask then what is the role of "please" there?
asked Aug 05 '11 at 09:15
CF LOK
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CF LOK
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ya i think so . you as a subject hidden at the begining. but we should put please at the begining of the sentense its seems good . and in this sentense please means you ..........
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answered Aug 05 '11 at 14:56
pujan
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The word "please" is used to be polite.
Here, the verb "sit" is used in the imperative - it is a command: "Sit at the front of the stage".
Including the word "please" makes the request polite and shows courtesy to those being instructed.
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answered Aug 08 '11 at 11:00
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