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12 December 2013

Lesson 9

31. I'm working on + objects

'I'm' is a contraction for the words 'I am.' The phrase 'working on' relays a physical or mental effort towards an accomplishment.

Examples:

I'm working on a big project.
I'm working on my website.
I'm working on educating myself.

32. I'm sorry to + (verb 1st form) + objects

Saying you are 'sorry to' expresses a feeling of sympathy or regret.

Examples:

I'm sorry to be so late.
I'm sorry to hear about your sick mother.
I'm sorry to waste your time.

33. I'm thinking of + (verb 1st form + ing) + objects

'Thinking' refers to a process of thought, forming an opinion or judgment. When expressing ' I am thinking of ' you are letting someone know what you are personally thinking.

Examples:

I'm thinking of increasing my work load.
I am thinking of introducing myself to him.
I'm thinking of launching a new website.

34. I'll help you + (verb 1st form) + objects

This lets you inform someone that you are willing to provide assistance. This could refer to something physical or mental, like helping someone to 'think' or 'remember' something.

Examples:

I'll help you cook dinner tonight.
I'll help you raise money for your charity.
I will help you register for your class online.


  to be continued . . .















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