Lesson 13
46. I'm not sure if (a subject) + verb + objects
' I'm not sure ' expresses a feeling of uncertainty or lack of confidence on a particular matter.
Examples:
I'm not sure if she'll return my call.
I'm not sure if I understand your question.
I am not sure if they will offer me the job.
47. Do you mind if I + (verb 1st form) + objects ?
You are asking someone in present tense if they object to something you are asking.
Examples:
Do you mind if I ask your father ?
Do you mind if I excuse myself ?
You could also use the word ' would ' instead of ' Do '
Examples:
Would you mind if we went out to eat?
Would you mind if I opened the window?
48. I don't know what to + (verb 1st form) + objects
You are letting someone know that you are not sure about what is being asked. When you may also have no knowledge or opinion on a topic.
Examples:
I don't know what to buy you for your birthday.
I do not know what to do to make you happy.
I don't know what to say.
49. I should have + (verb 3rd form) + objects
'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.
Examples:
I should have studied more for my test.
I should have eaten breakfast this morning.
I should have listened to your advice.
to be continued . . .
46. I'm not sure if (a subject) + verb + objects
' I'm not sure ' expresses a feeling of uncertainty or lack of confidence on a particular matter.
Examples:
I'm not sure if she'll return my call.
I'm not sure if I understand your question.
I am not sure if they will offer me the job.
47. Do you mind if I + (verb 1st form) + objects ?
You are asking someone in present tense if they object to something you are asking.
Examples:
Do you mind if I ask your father ?
Do you mind if I excuse myself ?
You could also use the word ' would ' instead of ' Do '
Examples:
Would you mind if we went out to eat?
Would you mind if I opened the window?
48. I don't know what to + (verb 1st form) + objects
You are letting someone know that you are not sure about what is being asked. When you may also have no knowledge or opinion on a topic.
Examples:
I don't know what to buy you for your birthday.
I do not know what to do to make you happy.
I don't know what to say.
49. I should have + (verb 3rd form) + objects
'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.
Examples:
I should have studied more for my test.
I should have eaten breakfast this morning.
I should have listened to your advice.
to be continued . . .
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