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You should + (verb)
Here you are suggesting an obligation or duty that needs to take place either now or in the near future. Here are some examples: “You should go to bed.” “You should do your homework before going outside.” “You should replace your headlights on your car.” “You should request a raise at work.” “You should stop…
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I wish I could + (verb)
You are expressing a desire to do something. Here are some examples: “I wish I could sing better.” “I wish I could settle the argument.” “I wish I could sail around the world.” “I wish I could remain calm during all of this.” “I wish I could remember his name.” “I wish I could replace…
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I should have + (past participle)
Should’ is the past tense of the word ‘shall.’ When using the words ‘should have’ you are talking about something in the past that you ‘ought to’ or ‘might have’ done. Here are some examples: “I should have gone with you.” “I should have studied more for my test.” “I should have read the directions…
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I don’t know what to + (verb)
You are letting someone know that you are not sure about what is being asked. You may also have no knowledge or opinion on a topic. Here are some examples: “I don’t know what to eat for dinner.” “I don’t know what to buy you for your birthday.” “I don’t know what to say.” “I…
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Do you mind if I + (verb)
You are asking someone in present tense if they object to something you are asking. Here are some examples: “Do you mind if I excuse myself?” “Do you mind if we left early?” “Do you mind if I take a nap?” “Do you mind if I ask your mom?” “Do you mind if it snows?“…
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I’m not sure if (subject + verb)
‘I’m not sure’ expresses a feeling of uncertainty or lack of confidence on a particular matter. Here are some examples: “I am not sure if they will offer me the job.” “I’m not sure if she’ll return my call.” “I’m not sure if my wife will understand.” “I’m not sure if we will go out…
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Can I get + (noun)
The phrase ‘Can I get’ can be used in a couple different ways. You can use it to ask a question. Here are some examples: “Can I get a cup of water?” “Can I get a dog?” “Can I get lunch?” “Can I get sugar in my coffee?” “Can I get popcorn at the movie?“…
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Can I + (verb)
When ending a sentence with a question mark (?) you are asking the person or people you are talking to a question for which you would like an answer. Here you are asking permission to do a particular action. Here are some examples: “Can I answer your question?” “Can I attend the event?” “Can I…
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Thank you for
Saying ‘thank you’ is telling someone you appreciate what they have done. This can either be something they did for you or for someone else. Here are some examples: “Thank you for inviting me.” “Thank you for helping me move.” “Thank you for informing me about the job opening.” “Thank you for mailing that package…
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Let me + (verb)
‘Let me’ is suggesting that you are asking for permission or an opportunity to do something. Here are some examples: “Let me make my own decisions.” “Let me offer to help you.” “Let me open the door for you.” “Let me pause and think about what we are doing.” “Let me welcome you to the…
