FORM/USE: ELLIPTED MODAL, HEDGING
EGP #1014 | C1 | QUESTIONS / alternatives Can form alternative questions with two clauses and ellipsis in the second clause, often as a hedging device. Lexical range: N/A
也许你可以带些零食，或者烤个蛋糕？
___Maybe you ___could bring some snacks ___or bake a cake?
也许我们该叫辆出租车，或者走到车站去？
___Maybe we ___should call a taxi ___or walk to the station?
也许他们可以修一下旧的，或者买个新的？
___Maybe they ___can fix the old one ___or buy a new one?
也许我该直接给她发邮件，或者当面向她道歉？
___Maybe I ___should email her directly ___or apologize to her in person?
也许你可以问酒店员工，或者自己查一下地图？
___Maybe you ___could ask the hotel staff ___or check the map yourself?