The alternative to I was wondering, the continuous form, is I wonder, the simple form.
How do you say I was wondering in an email?
I was wondering if … ? Instead, say: “What are your thoughts on…?” or “I’m writing to see if …?” Does that make sense? Instead, say: “Please let me know if you have any questions.”
Is just wondering polite?
That means saying ‘I was wondering’ is always right! Don’t forget that when ‘I was wondering’ is followed by ‘if’ or ‘whether’, it can be a polite frame for a question or request. I’ll leave you with some examples of this: I was wondering if I could take you to the cinema on Friday night.
How do I use IM wondering?
2 Answers. “I was wondering” can be used to make indirect polite requests. For example: “I was wondering if I could borrow your book.” “I was wondering if you could drive me to the airport.” “I wonder” is not used for indirect requests.
Do you put question mark after I was wondering?
“I was wondering” is a statement of fact, not a question. Even though you are really asking a question, “Would you like to meet up?,” the grammatical form of what you wrote is a declarative sentence. That’s why you should use a period.
Can I write I was wondering in a formal email?
While ‘I was wondering…’ is a polite expression, I would NOT use it in a formal letter.
Is it wondering Or am I wondering?
“Am” is in present tense, so if you say “I am wondering”, that implies that you are wondering right now. The word “was” is in the past tense, so “I was wondering” implies that you are no longer wondering, but you were in the past. In context, though, those two sentences can mean the same thing.
What is difference between wondering and thinking?
As verbs the difference between wonder and think is that wonder is to be affected with surprise or admiration; to be struck with astonishment; to be amazed; to marvel while think is (label) to ponder, to go over in one’s head or think can be (label) to seem, to appear. …
