How Does a Polite Request Differ from a Direct Question

question 53

Multiple Choice

How does a polite request differ from a direct question?

• A) A polite request ends with a question mark.
• B) A polite request ends with a period.
• C) A direct question ends with either a period or a question mark.
• D) A direct question is the topic sentence of a routine request's closing paragraph.
• E) A polite request includes a statement of goodwill.

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