Lesson 7
23. I can't help + (verb 1st form + ing) + objects
The word 'can't' is contraction for 'cannot.' Combined with 'help' you are communicating something you are unable to control or having a hard time gaining a grasp for. This can be a physical or mental action.
Examples:
I can't help thinking about it.
I can't help shopping so much.
I can't help working all the time.
24. I was busy + (verb 1st form + ing) + objects
When using the word 'was', you are referring to something in a past tense, or something that happened before. And combining it with the word 'busy' you can express something that was occupying you in a past time.
Examples:
I was busy working.
I was busy cooking dinner.
I was busy talking on the phone.
25. I'm not used to + (verb 1st form + ing) + objects
Here you are using 'not used to' to inform someone that you are unfamiliar or uncomfortable with a topic at hand.
Examples:
I'm not used to talking English.
I'm not used to studying so much.
I'm not used to being around new people.
26. I want you to + (verb 1st form) + objects
' I want you to ' is telling someone that you have a desire or would like for them to do something.
Examples:
I want you to clean the dishes.
I want you to come home right after school.
I want you to call once you get there.
to be continued . . .
23. I can't help + (verb 1st form + ing) + objects
The word 'can't' is contraction for 'cannot.' Combined with 'help' you are communicating something you are unable to control or having a hard time gaining a grasp for. This can be a physical or mental action.
Examples:
I can't help thinking about it.
I can't help shopping so much.
I can't help working all the time.
24. I was busy + (verb 1st form + ing) + objects
When using the word 'was', you are referring to something in a past tense, or something that happened before. And combining it with the word 'busy' you can express something that was occupying you in a past time.
Examples:
I was busy working.
I was busy cooking dinner.
I was busy talking on the phone.
25. I'm not used to + (verb 1st form + ing) + objects
Here you are using 'not used to' to inform someone that you are unfamiliar or uncomfortable with a topic at hand.
Examples:
I'm not used to talking English.
I'm not used to studying so much.
I'm not used to being around new people.
26. I want you to + (verb 1st form) + objects
' I want you to ' is telling someone that you have a desire or would like for them to do something.
Examples:
I want you to clean the dishes.
I want you to come home right after school.
I want you to call once you get there.
to be continued . . .
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