Which sentence correctly uses the past continuous tense to make a request sound especially polite and tentative?

Explanation

The past continuous tense can be used, even more so than the simple past, to make a request sound especially polite, tentative, and indirect, as in ‘I was wondering if you could help me.’ This usage does not refer to an actual ongoing action in the past but instead softens the request, making it feel less direct than a present tense equivalent. Explore more English MCQs on mcqstutor to keep practicing.