may ask / be asking difference

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may ask / be asking difference

Beitrag von Predunter »

hello,
i just have a question about these two sentences:

"How does it work you may be asking?"
"How does it work you may ask?"


What is the difference? Is there a difference at all? I mean, i know the first sentence
is in present progressive, but i don't know why i should say "be asking" instead of "may ask"?

Thanks for any help.

Marek

Beitrag von Marek »

Hello,

From my point of view as an English speaking listener to your question, these two questions convey exactly the same meaning. There is another variation. You could also say:

"How does it work you may very well ask?"

These extra words in your question suggest that your audience is very keen to know the answer to how it works!

Regards, Marek