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I was wondering if we could talk vs I was wondering if

Both phrases are correct, but they serve different purposes. "I was wondering if we could talk" is a complete sentence that expresses a desire to have a conversation. On the other hand, "I was wondering if" is a fragment that leaves the question open-ended, requiring additional information or context to complete the thought.
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I was wondering if we could talk

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a desire to have a conversation.

This phrase is used when someone wants to initiate a conversation and is seeking permission or agreement to talk.

Examples:

  • I was wondering if we could talk about the project tomorrow.
  • I was wondering if we could talk in private.
  • I was wondering if we could talk over coffee.
  • Sep 26, 2017 ... Comments Section · Politeness/diffidence. We sometimes use the preterite to express a kind of politeness, e.g. "I was wondering if we could talk ...
  • Jan 28, 2020 ... I once said to my manager, “Hey, I was wondering if we could talk through how you see the role of a manager at this company. It occurred to ...
  • Sep 14, 2022 ... I was wondering if we could talk about your collaboration with Hillary [Purrington]. How did you two first meet? Hilary and I met in 2015 ...
  • Sep 11, 2024 ... I was wondering if we could talk about 'The Romance of the Rose' and how the poem has shaped your work for the show. So, 'The Romance of the ...
  • Dec 28, 2009 ... Brothers, I was wondering if we could talk about the NAPARC comity agreement. We, who are in NAPARC churches, basically agree not to sheep ...
  • Mar 11, 2015 ... I think our Hondas are from the same year (2018) so I was wondering if we could talk. Because for it to happen to the same make of car this ...
  • Sep 11, 1995 ... I was wondering if we could talk about what Holiness is for a couple minutes, because it's pivotal. “As many as are led by the Spirit, are ...
  • It's the first to be on display as part of 'On the Western Window Pane' and is a wonderful opener, but I was wondering if we could talk about the series it ...
  • Jan 24, 2023 ... ... I was wondering if we could talk a little bit about coffee in India specifically. I was reading some of the articles that you've written and ...
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I was wondering if

This phrase is correct but incomplete. It requires additional information or context to form a complete sentence.

This phrase is typically used as the beginning of a question or request, with the rest of the sentence providing the necessary details.

Examples:

  • I was wondering if you could help me with something.
  • I was wondering if you had any plans for the weekend.
  • I was wondering if there was a problem with the delivery.
  • Jun 3, 2019 ... "I was wondering if you were on a break". This asks if the person had been taking a break in the past. "I was wondering if you are on a ...
  • Jan 4, 2019 ... Hi there, I've a question for the r/grammar/ experts. Which of these two sentences is correct: "I was wondering if the sky was blue.
  • May 4, 2022 ... I was wondering if you guys also offered Co-op internships during the fall or spring semester? Picture of Melanie. Picture of Orlando. 2 ...
  • Oct 15, 2020 ... Like in the same way that when you start a question in English, sometimes you start it with "I was wondering if you could [insert favor]" to ...
  • I was wondering if one can edit the formatting of all survey questions at once? 3 years ago. 4 March 2021. 1 reply; 43 views ...
  • May 18, 2024 ... I was wondering if someone could tell me the difference between these two Variables in Workflow Builder.
  • Feb 21, 2024 ... Hello, I was wondering if I can also move components of my components page in project A to a dedicated new project, while keeping them ...
  • Sep 27, 2014 ... "I was wondering if you could come tomorrow?" I think the first one should be used (am wondering) but I have come across numerous similar ...
  • Oct 25, 2024 ... "Michael Jr. I was wondering...if you could tell us a joke about funerals." Check out my YouTube channel for more laughs and inspiration!
  • Apr 21, 2017 ... Hello, I was wondering if you could answer my question! As far as I know, when you use the past continuous tense of wonder with if/whether, ...

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