Lesson 5
15. I plan to + (verb 1st form) + objects
'Plan to' describes something that you would like to do in the near future.
Examples:
I plan to find a new apartment.
I plan to surprise my parents.
I plan to wash my car.
16. I've decided to + (verb 1st form) + objects
'I've' is short for 'I have' and including the word 'decided' you are stating that you have made a decision or come to a conclusion.
Examples:
I've decided to accept the job.
I've decided to complete my degree.
I've decided to change my bad habits.
17. I was about to + (verb 1st form) + objects
When stating 'I was about to' you are informing someone that you are going to be doing something at that moment or in the very near future.
Examples:
I was about to go to dinner.
I was about to call you.
I was about to send you an email.
18. I didn't mean to + (verb 1st form) + objects
The word 'didn't' is a contraction of the words 'did not'. When using it in a sentence with the words 'mean to' you are informing someone that you did something you regret or are sorry for. This could have been a physical, mental or verbal action.
Examples:
I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.
I didn't mean to call you so late.
I didn't mean to lie about what happened.
to be continued . . .
15. I plan to + (verb 1st form) + objects
'Plan to' describes something that you would like to do in the near future.
Examples:
I plan to find a new apartment.
I plan to surprise my parents.
I plan to wash my car.
16. I've decided to + (verb 1st form) + objects
'I've' is short for 'I have' and including the word 'decided' you are stating that you have made a decision or come to a conclusion.
Examples:
I've decided to accept the job.
I've decided to complete my degree.
I've decided to change my bad habits.
17. I was about to + (verb 1st form) + objects
When stating 'I was about to' you are informing someone that you are going to be doing something at that moment or in the very near future.
Examples:
I was about to go to dinner.
I was about to call you.
I was about to send you an email.
18. I didn't mean to + (verb 1st form) + objects
The word 'didn't' is a contraction of the words 'did not'. When using it in a sentence with the words 'mean to' you are informing someone that you did something you regret or are sorry for. This could have been a physical, mental or verbal action.
Examples:
I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.
I didn't mean to call you so late.
I didn't mean to lie about what happened.
to be continued . . .
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