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I would be grateful if you could vs It would be grateful if you could

'I would be grateful if you could' is a common and polite way to make a request, while the second phrase does not make sense.
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Explained by Michele A.
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Last updated: October 27, 2024 • 11866 views

I would be grateful if you could

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to politely ask for something.

This phrase is a polite way to make a request or ask for a favor. It shows gratitude and respect towards the person you are addressing.

Examples:

  • I would be grateful if you could send me the report by tomorrow.
  • I would be grateful if you could help me with this project.
  • I would be grateful if you could join us for dinner.
  • I would be grateful if you could provide more information.
  • I would be grateful if you could attend the meeting.
  • I would be grateful if you could/would ... meaning, definition, what is I would be grateful if you could/would ...: used to make a request: Learn more.
  • May 14, 2017 ... ... I would be grateful if you could help? Which one is correct? “I will be grateful if you could help.” or “I would be grateful if you could help.
  • Sep 18, 2024 ... Other ways to say " I would be grateful if you could". as the title says.
  • Oct 10, 2019 ...I would be grateful if you could help us with your recommendation.” sounds better. Only a person can be grateful, not an 'it ...
  • Jun 22, 2024 ... I would be grateful if you could tell me how to differentiate between Italian, Spanish and French. I know how to say "street" in each, ...
  • Jun 28, 2012 ... << I would be grateful if you could / would >> I have read this expression and I was wondering which difference there is with using 'would' ...
  • Apr 10, 2016 ... Hotel Languard, St. Moritz: "I would be grateful if you could address this..." | Check out answers, plus 113 reviews and 201 candid photos ...
  • Jun 18, 2021 ... PS1: I would be grateful if you could tell me what I am missing and what additional API options should be used. PS2: It would be ideal if ...
  • Feb 15, 2011 ... Of course, there may be regional variations. I would prefer to say "I would be grateful if you could/would send me....".
  • Jul 22, 2018 ... I would be grateful if you could help me with my homework. Are both sentences correct and do they mean the same? Thanks. Back to top ...

It would be grateful if you could

This phrase is incorrect in English and does not make sense. 'It' cannot feel grateful or make requests.

  • Aug 9, 2024 ... This chilean(?) Nu-Metal song is misattributed to Linkin Park, it samples "Schooly D' - Saturday Night!" It would be grateful if you could find the real artist.
  • Jul 5, 2019 ... It would be grateful if you could give me some advice. This is my second set of analyses. My first analysis went well - I could load an ...
  • Aug 17, 2021 ... ... It would be grateful if you could please have a look at just the function level and please tell me if I am not making any mistake in ...
  • Sep 6, 2022 ... It would be grateful if you could support this. MohammedTaleb September 6, 2022, 7:54am 2. Hi @kutay98, Please try to change the server link ...
  • Nov 14, 2014 ... Also it would be grateful if you could suggest me some workaround for this. Thanks Ankit. walter November 14, 2014, 9:54am 2. That's true, it ...
  • Dec 14, 2017 ... ... it would be grateful if you could help us on solve the problems. Here are the questions: At the beginning, we were using timecode sync for ...
  • Jan 30, 2016 ... First of all thanks Johngod for your great tutorial! Then, regarding to cccl issue, it would be grateful if you could update the main files ...
  • Jan 14, 2019 ... it would be grateful if you could help me. Formulas and Functions. Like. 0. Reply. 1 Reply. Replies sorted by Most Liked. Sort By. Most Liked ...
  • Oct 7, 2022 ... It would be grateful if you could check this csf rule. Thank you. Last edited: Oct 7, 2022. pepsi. Verified User. Joined: Oct 7, 2022.
  • Jul 13, 2023 ... It would be grateful if you could read and answer the questions. An Unexpected Error has occurred. An Unexpected Error has occurred. TOPICS.

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