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.


  
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19. I don't have time to + (verb 1st form)

The word 'don't' is a contraction of the words 'do not.' When adding 'have time to' you are simply stating that you have other obligations and all other things considered must wait.

Examples:

I don't have time to explain.
I don't have time to eat.
I don't have time to talk.

20. I promise not to + (verb) + objects

When using the word 'promise' you are giving your word that what you are saying is true. You might also be assuring someone a guarantee that you will follow thru on what you are saying to them.
When using 'promise not to' you are stating you will not do a particular thing.

Examples:

I promise not to tell.
I promise not to leave without you.
I promise not to be so late.

21. I'd rather + (verb 1st form) + objects

When using it with the word 'rather' you are suggesting you would like to do or prefer one thing more than another. ' I'd ' is a contraction of the words 'I had' or 'I would.'

Examples:

I'd rather talk about this later.
I'd rather handle the problem myself.
I had rather go home than stay out too late.
I would rather know the answer.

22. I feel like + (verb 1st form + ing) + objects

In this pattern, you are expressing to someone something you would enjoy doing.

Examples:

I feel like going for a bike ride.
I feel like going to the beach.
I feel like having a snack.


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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.


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12. I wanna + (verb) + objects

The word 'wanna' is incorrect grammatically. It is equivalent to 'want to.' When combined with the word 'I' it helps communicate something you want to do.

Examples:

I wanna talk.
I wanna search for a job.
I wanna order some food.

Note: We should use ' want to ' rather than ' wanna '

Examples:

I want to talk.
I want to search for a job.
I want to order some food.

13. I gotta + (verb 1st form) + objects

'I gotta' is grammatically incorrect. It is more of a spoken form. If you want to say this with proper grammar, the equivalent would be, 'I have got to' or 'I've got to'. In the spoken form, 'got to' is shortened to 'gotta' and the word 'have' is dropped.

Examples:

 Incorrect                               Correct
I gotta manage my money.     I have got to manage my money.
I gotta obey the laws.            I have got to obey the laws.
I gotta brush my teeth.           I have got to brush my teeth.

14. I would like to + (verb 1st form) + objects

This pattern lets someone know what you would be interested in doing. This can be a physical, mental or verbal action.

Examples:

I would like to answer that question.
I would like to explain myself.
I would like to see you more often.


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8. I have + (noun)

By using the words 'I have' you are informing someone of something you have possession of or have acquired.

Examples:

I have a nice car.
I have a house.
I have a computer.

9. I have + (verb 3rd form) + objects

'I have' shows possession or something acquired. By adding a past participle you are informing someone of a past or completed action done by you.

Examples:

I have heard that before.
I have driven a car.
I have forgotten the words.

10. I have to + (verb 1st form) + objects

 The words 'have to' describe something that needs to take place soon. It expresses certainty, necessity, or obligation.

Examples:

I have to use the telephone.
I have to go to the bathroom.
I have to leave.

11. I used to + (verb 1st form) + objects

'Used to' expresses something that was done in the past, and is not usually done now.

Examples:

I used to develop websites.
I used to work from home.
I used to live in California.


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4. I'm good at + (verb 1st form + ing) or objects

' I'm good at ' is used here as informs someone what you excel at and are comfortable doing.

Examples:

I'm good at drawing.
I'm good at writing.
I'm good at math.

5. I'm getting + objects

When combining the words 'I am' and 'getting' you are telling someone 'you' are gaining possession, being affected by or have plans to seek out and obtain a particular thing.
 

Examples:

I'm getting better.
I'm getting a tooth ache.
I'm getting a job.

6. I'm trying + (verb or adjective) + objects

'I am trying' informs someone that you are attempting to accomplish something using bodily, mental, or spiritual strength. By adding a verb to 'I'm trying' you are pointing out exactly what it is you are attempting to do.

Examples:

I'm trying to get a job.
I'm trying to call my family.
I'm trying to enjoy my dinner.

7. I'm gonna + (verb 1st form) + objects

The word 'gonna' is incorrect grammatically. The equivalent in proper grammar would be 'going to.' When using the word 'gonna' you are telling someone, what you are planning to do at that moment or in the near future.

Examples:

I'm gonna have some coffee.
I'm gonna go to work.
I'm gonna eat some cake.

  Note:  We should use ' going to ' rather than ' gonna '

I'm going to have some coffee.
I'm going to go to work.
I'm going to eat some cake.


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Lesson 1

1. I'm + objects

'I'm' is an abbreviation for the word 'I AM.' It is used in combination with other words to tell someone about yourself or to describe something you are doing.

Examples:

I'm confused.
I'm happy.
I'm twenty three years old.

  where ' I'm ' means ' I am '

2. I'm + (verb 1st form + ing) + objects

I'm' is a contraction of the words 'I am.' By adding a verb to 'I'm' this lets you express an action or occurrence about yourself.

Examples:

I'm eating lunch.
I'm brushing my teeth.
I'm typing an email.

3. I'm + (in / at / on) + noun

Most commonly, you would use the word 'in' when entering a physical location such as a room or a building.

Examples:

I'm in a house.
I'm at the park.
I'm on the phone.

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