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1 1-Advise. * You should................................... * I advise you to.............................. * My advice for you is.......................... * The best thing for you to do is to.... s better \ You had better................’* It * If I were in your shoes, I’d.............
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2 2-Suggestion * let’s+[Verb].................................... * I suggest [verb+ing]...................... * why don’t you...............................? * Why not.......................................? * we can........................................... *How about [verb+ing].....................? * What about [verb+ing]..................?
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3 3-warning *Be careful. *Don’t…. *It’s dangerous. *Never… *Lookout.! ! ! *Watch out.! ! ! *Danger.! ! !
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4 4-Preference * I prefer............ To............... * I like............. More than............... * I’d rather............. Than...............
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5 5- Guessing * I guess it’s a............... * May be it’s a................ * It can be.............. * It could be.............. * It may be............. * It might be............. * Perhaps it’s a...................... * It’s probably............... * I think..................
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6 6- Polite request * Can you..................,please? * Could you..................,please ? * May I.......................,please? * Will you..................,please? * Would you...............,please ? * Would you mind (v+ing)...,please?
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7 7- Apology * I’m sorry. * I apologize for..................... * I’m afraid I can’t. * Excuse me. * Pardon me. * Forgive me. * I didn’t mean it.
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8 8- Gratitude /Appreciation * Thanks. * Thank you. * I’m very grateful / thankful for your.... * I really appreciate your. * What could I do to thank you. * I’m very thoughtful of you.
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9 9-Agreement * I agree with you. * Agreed. * Ok. * Of course, yes. * That’s right / true / correct. * That’s a good idea / point. * I accept that. * I’m with you.
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10 10- Disagreement * I disagree with you. * I don’t agree with you. * Of course, not. * I’m not with you.... * That’s wrong / not true / not right. * That’s a bad idea. * I’m against that. * Rubbish * Impossible. * Nonsense.
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11 11- Giving opinion * I think, it’s good / bad. * In my opinion. It’s good / bad. * As I see it....................... * From my point of view.........
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12 12- Asking for opinion * What do you think of........? * What’s your opinion of that......? * How do you feel about..........? * How do you find / like.........?
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13 13- Approval / likes * I approve of that. * I like it / that * I enjoyed it. * I love it. * It suits you. * It fits you. * It tastes/feels/sounds/smells/looks good. It’s lovely / wonderful / attractive / nice /delicious / great / fantastic / excellent / interesting / exciting.
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14 14- Disapproval / Dislikes * I disapproval of that. * I dislikes it. * I didn’t enjoy it. * I hate....... * It doesn't suit you. * It doesn't fit you. * It tastes / sounds / feels / smells / looks bad. * It’s terrible / horrible / awful / ugly / boring / bad / expensive / sour.
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15 15- Blame * I blame you. * It’s your fault / mistake. * How could you! * How dare you! * Look at what you have done. * You are always doing things like that. * You must take the blame.
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16 16- Release from Blame * Don’t worry. * Never mind. * It’s not your fault / mistake. * It’s Ok. * Take it easy. * It doesn’t matter. * Forget it. * Think nothing of it. * Don’t mention it.
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17 17- Obligation * You must.... * You should..... * You have to...... * has to / had to..... * You have no choice.......... * It’s your duty to......... * You ought to............ * You are obliged to......................
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18 18- Prohibition * It’s not allowed. * It’s prohibited. * It’ forbidden to............... * You shouldn’t / mustn’t............. * It’s not permitted to........... * I forbid you to............. * You oughtn’t to..............
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19 19- Asking for explanation / clarification * What do you mean exactly ? * Can you explain it, please ? * What are you trying to say ? * Can you repeat that, please? * I don’t understand it.
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20 20- Giving explanation / clarification. * What I exactly mean........ * Let me explain it again. * What I am trying to say is............... * What I’m saying............ * For example............. * For instance.............
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21 21- Belief * I believe you. * I’m sure / certain that........... * I’m convinced. * Wonderful. * It’s believable. * Great. * That’s credible. * Fantastic. * That is possible.
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22 22- Disbelief * I don’t / can’t believe you. * You must be joking/dreaming/kidding. * Incredible ! * unbelievable ! * Nonsense ! * Rubbish ! * That’s impossible / strange. * I can’t believe my eyes.
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23 23- Ability / capability * I can / could................. * I’m able............... * I have the ability to......... * I’m capable of........... * I’m good / clever / skilful at...
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24 24- Persuasion * Please, come on ! * Do come. * Can’t I persuade you to change your mind. * Go on ! * please ! * You must come. * I beg you to come.
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25 25- Greeting * Hello ! * I’m pleased to meet you. * Hi !.... I’m..... * Nice to meet you. * Welcome ! * How are you ? * How do you do? * Good morning / afternoon /evening/night )
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26 26- Congratulations * Congratulation ! * Good luck ! * Well done ! * Best wishes ! * Happy birthday ! * Happy new year ! * Eid Mubarak. * Happy Eid.
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27 27- Offering help * Can I help you ? * May I help you ? * Can I give a hand ?
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28 28- Asking for permission * Could you allow / let me..........? * Can / Could I............ Please? * May I....................... Please?
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29 29- Asking for information * I’d like to know................. * I’d like to know some information about...... * Can you give me some information?
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30 30- Surprise * What a surprise ! * Oh, no ! * I’m surprised / amazed / astonished. * Oh ! Really ! * Are you sure ? * Good heavens ! * Oh, my God !
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31 31- Certainly * I’m sure................... * I’m certain..................... * Certainly that..........................
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32 32- Uncertainly * I’m not sure. * I’m uncertain. * I suppose......................... * Perhaps / May be. That’s what I heard. *
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