Expression 1 Flashcards
What … for?
What are you studying so hard for?
What did you move to a new city for?
What are these instructions for?
What was the alarm set for?
What did you go shopping for?
Asking for reason, purpose, or intention. Similary as “why”.
I’m dying to …
I’m dying to visit Paris someday.
I’m dying to know what happens next in the series.
I’m dying to tell you about my promotion.
I’m dying to visit the United States this fall.
Expressing the desire or the eager to do something.
I’m not used to …
I’m not used to the local food yet.
I’m not used to driving on the left side of the road.
I’m not used to the new operation system yet.
Expressing the unfamiliarity with something or doing something.
It’s kind of you to …
It’s kind of you to offer me a ride home.
It’s kind of you to spend time teaching me this.
It’s kind of you to answer my questions about the paper.
Would you mind if …
Would you mind if I sit here?
Would you mind if I turned down the music?
Would you mind if I use the computer?
I’m thinking of …
I’m thinking of changing my job.
I’ve been thinking of adopting a pet.
I’ve been thinking of going abroad for PhD degree.
I have to …
I have to wake up early tomorrow for a meeting.
I have to study for my exams this weekend.
I have to go shopping everyday for food.
It’s my fault for …
It’s my fault for underestimating the time needed.
It’s my fault for making assumptions without all the information.
It’s my fault for choosing the option too early.
I promise not to …
I promise not to forget your birthday.
I promise not to tell the secret to anyone.
I promise not to help the dictator.
What are the chances of …
What are the chances of it raining tomorrow?
What are the chances of us winning the game?
What are the chances of me passing the statistician license exam?
