Index
1. I'd rather + (verb)2. I feel like + (verb-ing)
3. I can't help + (verb-ing)
4. I was busy + (verb-ing)
5. I'm not used to + (verb-ing)
6. I want you to + (verb)
7. I'm here to + (verb)
8. I have something + (verb)
9. I'm looking foward to
I'd rather + (verb)
'I'd' is a
contraction of the words 'I had' or 'I would.'
When using it with the word 'rather' you are suggesting you would like to do or
prefer one thing more than another.
Here are some examples:
"I'd rather talk
about this later."
"I'd like to eat at
home than go get fast food."
"I'd rather ski
than snowboard."
"I'd rather stay
late than come in early tomorrow."
"I'd rather handle
the problem myself."
"I had rather go
home than stay out too late."
"I had rather
listen to my parents or get in trouble."
"I would rather
exercise than sit on the couch all day."
"I would rather
complete my task early."
"I would rather
know the answer."
I feel like + (verb-ing)
Here you are
expressing to someone something you would enjoy doing.
Here are some examples:
"I feel like going
for a bike ride."
"I feel like going
to the beach."
"I feel like having
a snack."
"I feel like
talking."
"I feel like
dancing."
"I feel like having
friends over to my house."
"I feel like
watching TV."
By adding 'don't' or 'do not' you can change what you are saying to express something you would not enjoy or express a concern about something.
Here are some examples:
"I don't feel like
leaving yet."
"I don't feel like
explaining."
"I don't feel like
going to bed."
"I do not feel
comfortable talking about it."
"I do not feel like
we are going in the right direction."
I can't help + (verb-ing)
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.
Here are some examples:
"I can't help thinking
about it."
"I can't help
shopping so much."
"I can't help
working all the time."
"I can't help
smiling when I see her."
"I can't help
eating so much."
"I can't help
loving you."
"I can not help
biting my nails when I am nervous."
"I can not help
smoking when I have been drinking."
"I cannot help
feeling so sad."
"I cannot help
remembering the things you did."
I was busy + (verb-ing)
When using the word
'was', you are referring to something in a past tense, or something that
happened before. Combining it with the word 'busy' you can express something
that was occupying you in a past time.
Here are some examples:
"I was busy
thinking."
"I was busy
working."
"I was busy cooking
dinner."
"I was busy talking
on the phone."
"I was busy
cleaning the house."
"I was busy
studying for my test."
"I was busy
thinking of ideas for our website."
"I was busy
entertaining our neighbors."
"I was busy
completing my housework."
"I was busy
learning new things."
By changing 'was' to 'am' you change your message from past tense to present
tense and refer to something you are doing 'now.'
Here are some examples:
"I am busy working."
"I am busy cooking
dinner."
"I am busy studying
for my test."
"I am busy
completing housework."
"I am busy talking
on the phone."
I'm not used to + (verb-ing)
Here you are using
'not used to' to inform someone that you are unfamiliar or uncomfortable with a
topic at hand.
Here are some 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."
"I'm not used to
talking in front of groups of people."
"I'm not used to
having so much stress."
"I'm not used to traveling
so much."
"I'm not used to
working so early."
"I'm not used to
having so much responsibility."
"I'm not used to
drinking so much."
I want you to + (verb)
'I want you to' is
telling someone that you have a desire or would like for them to do something.
Here are some 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."
"I want you to
explain yourself to me."
"I want you to
educate me."
By using the word 'need' instead of 'want' you are expressing something that is
required or wanted.
Here are some examples:
"I need you to
study harder in school."
"I need you to stop
and listen to me."
"I need you to
greet our guests."
"I need you to
introduce me to your family."
"I need to request
a refund."
I'm here to + (verb)
You are informing
someone that you are at a particular place to accomplish something.
Here are some examples:
"I'm here to apply
for the job."
"I'm here to take a
test."
"I'm here to
receive my gift."
"I'm here to
support all your decisions."
"I'm here to watch
a movie."
"I'm here to work
on your computer."
"I'm here to
welcome you to the neighborhood."
"I'm here to raise
awareness for cancer."
"I'm here to start the
job."
"I'm here to
receive the award."
I have something + (verb)
When using the
expression 'I have something' you are communicating that you possess something
or need to do something that is unspecified or undetermined.
Here are some examples:
"I have something
to complete."
"I have something
to share with you."
"I have something
important to tell you."
"I have something
to encourage you."
"I have something
to explain to you."
"I have something
special planned for your birthday."
"I have something
else to consider."
"I have something
to apologize about."
"I have something
to attend tonight."
"I have something
to ask you."
"I have something
fun for us to do."
I'm looking foward to
When telling
someone that you are 'looking forward to' you are saying that you are waiting
or hoping for something, especially with pleasure.
Here are some examples:
