Question 19 of 45beginner💡 UnderstandVery Short1 mark

Choose a phrase from the extract which indicates a polite request.

Correct Answer

"Allow me to present Your Highness with a rose."

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Explanation

The phrase 'Allow me to present' is a polite way of making a request. The funny man uses formal, courteous language to offer something to the poet, which contrasts humorously with his absurd appearance and actions.