MCQmediumDistinguishing between 'Where do you come from?' and 'Where are you coming from now?'
According to the 'Language Focus', when both speakers are from the same country, what does 'Where do you come from?' imply?
Options
aThe speaker wants to know the person's current location.
bThe speaker wants to know the person's country of origin.
cThe speaker wants to know what part of the country the person belongs to.check_circle
dThe question is considered rude in such a context.
Key Points
The 'Language Focus' section clarifies: 'But when both the speakers are from the same country, the question would obviously mean what part of the country one belongs to.'