040. I have no idea…
I. EXAMPLES: I had no idea that she was a thief. He has no idea how to operate these machines. I have no idea what time it is. II. DIALOGUES: Teacher 1: Have you met the new student Sally? Teacher 2: Yes, she is a very nice girl. Teacher 1: I kept asking her […]
Continue reading039. If there is one thing that… me, it’s…
I. EXAMPLES: If there is one thing that annoys me, it’s people who don’t keep their promises. If there is one thing that disappoints me, it’s his failure to arrange his time responsibly. If there is one thing that upsets me, it’s my forgetfulness. If there is one thing that surprises me, it’s his winning the […]
Continue reading038. If it hadn’t been for…
-> used for saying who or what prevented something from happening I. EXAMPLES: If it hadn’t been for your help, my experiments would have failed. If it hadn’t been for the lifeboat, I would have drowned. If it hadn’t been for her careful arrangement, the party would not have been a success. Without my persuasion, he would not have come. Without your financial support, we […]
Continue reading037. I’d hate for you to…
-> used to emphasize that you do not want something to happen. I. EXAMPLES: I’d hate for you to think I didn’t care. I’d hate for you to miss the party. I’d hate for you to leave our company. I’d hate for you to get sick. II. DIALOGUES: A: Do you have the five […]
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036. I’d like you to…
I. EXAMPLES: I’d like you to fetch some boiled water. I’d like you to send for a doctor. I’d like you to look after my baby for a while. II. DIALOGUES: A: I’d like you to do me a favor. B: What is it? A: Can you mail this at the post office for […]
Continue reading035. I dare say…
I. EXAMPLES: I dare say you will succeed in the election. I dare say he won’t come. A: I would imagine he’s forgotten. B: I dare say he has. II. DIALOGUES: A: I heard the news this morning about our friend Jim. B: Is it true that he will be leaving us to live […]
Continue reading034. I cannot wait to…
I. EXAMPLES: I can’t wait to see my family. I can’t wait to hear from you. I can’t wait to buy a computer. II. DIALOGUES: Daughter: Only two days until my birthday! I can’t wait! Mom: Now don’t get too excited, you still have lots of homework to do. Daughter: I hope a lot […]
Continue reading033. I can’t say…
I. EXAMPLES: I can’t say for certain. I can’t say who did the best. I can’t say with any certainty that eating less can be a cure for obesity. II. DIALOGUES: A: So who do you think will win the NBA championships? B: I really can’t say. Both teams this year seem really good. […]
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032. I can’t help…
I. EXAMPLES: I can’t help laughing every time I think of that. I couldn’t help noticing your ring; it’s beautiful. I can’t help but feel sorry for him. I can’t help remembering how beautiful she looked. II. DIALOGUES: A: So how long have you known Maria? B: Only four days. A: Only four days! […]
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031. I can hardly believe that…
I. EXAMPLES: I can hardly believe that he is deaf; he can understand us so well. I can hardly believe that Paul was put in prison for bribery. I can hardly believe what I have seen. II. DIALOGUES: Employer: I have some bad news for you. Employee: What’s the matter? Employer: Our company has […]
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