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13 December 2013

Lesson 10

35. I'm dying to + (verb 1st form) + objects

When using the word 'dying' in this manner you are referring to wanting or desiring to something greatly.

Examples:

I'm dying to pick some fresh fruit.
I'm dying to find out if I got the job.
I'm dying to move to a bigger house.

36. It's my turn to + (verb 1st form) + objects

The word 'It's' is a contraction of the words 'it is.' When stating 'my turn' you are telling someone that it is time to change position or position focuses on to you.

Examples:

It's my turn to walk you home.
It's my turn to choose where we eat.
It is my turn to provide an answer.

37. It's hard for me to + (verb 1st form) + objects

When saying that something is 'hard for me' you are informing someone that what you are talking about is difficult or challenging for you.

Examples:

It's hard for me to accept what you are telling me.
It's hard for me to balance my check book.
It's hard for me to depend on you.

38. I'm having a hard time + (verb 1st form + ing) + objects

By stating you are having a hard time you are letting someone know you are having difficulty with something. This could be something physical or mental and something that could be overcome with effort.

Examples:

I'm having a hard time writing.
I'm having a hard time understanding you.
I'm having a hard time answering your question.

  With the addition of an adverb you can express in more detail just how difficult something is for you.

Examples:

I'm having an extremely hard time trusting you.
I'm having an extremely hard time with my wife.
I'm having a very hard time finding a job.




  to be continued . . .














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