INDEX
1. I have to + (verb)
2. I wanna + (verb)
3. I gotta + (verb)
4. I would like to + (verb)
5. I plan to + (verb)
6. I've decided to + (verb)
7. I was about to + (verb)
8. I didn't mean to + (verb)
9. I don't have time to + (verb)
10. I promise not to + (verb)
The words 'have to'
describe something that needs to take place soon. It expresses certainty,
necessity, or obligation.
Here are some examples:
"I have to switch
schools."
"I have to use the telephone."
"I have to go to
the bathroom."
"I have to leave."
"I have to unpack
my bags."
You can also add the word 'don't' to suggest that someone is not required to do
something.
"I don't have to
switch schools."
"I don't have to
use the telephone."
"I don't have to go
to the bathroom."
"I don't have to
leave."
"I don't have to
unpack my bags."
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.
Here are some examples:
By adding the word 'don't' you can change the meaning of what you are saying to
something you 'want' to do to something you 'do not' want to do.
Here are some examples:
"I don't wanna
talk."
"I don't wanna
search for a job."
"I don't wanna
marry her."
"I don't wanna
listen to that song."
"I don't wanna
order some food."
'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.
Here are some examples:
"I gotta manage my
money."
"I gotta obey the
laws."
"I gotta move to a
bigger house."
"I gotta impress my
boss."
"I gotta brush my
teeth."
By adding the word 'have' you can change what you are saying to express
something that needs to be done in the near future.
Here are some examples:
"I have got to be
on time to work."
"I've gotta try
harder at school."
"I've gotta tell my
wife I'll be late."
"I've gotta learn
more about the laws."
"I've gotta clean
my house today."
This sentence lets
someone know what you would be interested in doing. This can be a physical,
mental or verbal action.
Here are some examples:
"I would like to
answer that question."
"I would like to
compete in a cooking contest."
"I would like to
explain myself."
"I would like to
invite you over."
"I would like to
practice."
"I would like to
become a doctor."
"I would like to
see you more often."
"I would like to
thank you."
"I would like to
learn about animals."
"I would like to
meet the President."
'Plan to' describes
something that you would like to do in the near future.
Here are some examples:
"I plan to find a
new apartment."
"I plan to relax on
vacation."
"I plan to surprise
my parents."
"I plan to wash my
car."
"I plan to adopt a
child."
"I plan to impress
my boss."
"I plan to watch a
movie."
"I plan to save
more money."
"I plan to read a
book."
"I plan to learn
new things."
'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.
Here are some examples:
"I've decided to
accept the job."
"I've decided to
complete my degree."
"I've decided to
change my bad habits."
"I've decided to
extend my membership at the gym."
"I've decided to
form a chess club."
"I've decided to
hand over my responsibilities."
"I've decided to
help you move."
"I've decided to
interview for the job."
"I've decided to
increase my work load."
"I've decided to
manage a store."
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.
Here are some examples:
"I was about to go
out."
"I was about to go
to dinner."
"I was about to go
to bed."
"I was about to go
to work."
"I was about to say
the same thing."
"I was about to
call you."
"I was about to
send you an email."
"I was about to mow
my grass."
"I was about to
order us some drinks."
"I was about to
watch television."
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.
Here are some 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."
"I didn't mean to
embarrass you."
"I didn't mean to
stay out so late."
"I did not mean to
say those things."
"I did not mean to
leave you out."
"I did not mean to
make you confused."
"I did not mean to
think you were involved."
"I did not mean to
cause trouble."
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.
Here are some examples:
"I don't have time
to explain."
"I don't have time
to eat."
"I don't have time
to exercise."
"I don't have time
to watch my favorite TV show."
"I don't have time
to talk."
You can also use the phrase 'I don't' to express things you do not like, things
you do not understand, or things you do not do.
Here are some examples:
"I don't eat meat."
"I don't like the
rain."
"I don't understand
Spanish."
"I do not
understand what you are saying."
"I do not like
scary movies."
"I do not like
sports."
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.
Here are some examples:
"I promise not to
tell."
"I promise not to
leave without you."
"I promise not to
be so late."
"I promise not to
hurt your feelings."
"I promise not to
wake you up."
You can also just use the word 'promise' to assure someone of your intentions.
Here are some examples:
"I promise I am
telling the truth."
"I promise to
practice my math."
"I promise to call
you."
"I promise I will
tell you."
"I promise I will
come to your party."
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