Sentence Patterns 2

1. I am calling to
a) I am calling to complain about something.
b) I am calling to book a reservation at your restaurant.

2. I am working on
a) I am working on a new project.
b) I am working on my homework.



3. I am sorry to
a) I am sorry to hear about your problem.
 b)  I am sorry to make you feel so sad.

4. I am thinking of
a) I am thinking of moving to a new house.
b) I am thinking of following a healthy diet.

5. I will help you
a) I will help you cook dinner.
b) I will help you learn English.

6. I am dying to
a) I am dying to learn more about you.
b) I am dying to find out if I passed the exam.

7. It is my turn to
a) It is my turn to provide an answer.
b) It is my turn to pay for dinner.

8. I think I should
a) I think I should practise my reading.
b) I think I should apply for the job.

9. I have heard that
a) I have heard that you got a new job.
b) I have heard that you fix computers.

10. I am trying to
a) I am trying to help you.
b) I am trying to find a new place.

11. I have decided to
a) I have decided to change my bad habits.
b) I have decided to complete my degree.

12. I was about to
a) I was about to go out when you called me.
b) I was about to say the same thing.

13. I didn't mean to
a) I didn't mean to hurt you.
b) I didn't mean to cause trouble.

14. I promise not to
a) I promise not leave without you.
b) I promise not to be late.

15. I promise
a) I promise I am coming to your party.
b) I promise I am telling the truth.

16. I was busy
a) I was busy cooking last night.
b) I was busy working yesterday.

17. I am here to
a) I am here to support your decision.

18. I have something to
a) I have something important to tell you.
b) I have something to share with you.

19. I am looking forward to
a) I am looking forward to meeting you.
b) I am looking forward to going on holiday.

20. Do you mind if
a) Do you mind if I come with you?
b) Do you mind if I close the window?

21. You are supposed to
a) You are supposed to keep the secret.
b) You are supposed to listen to your boss.

22. It seems that
a) It seems that you are tired.
b) It seems that it is going to rain in the evening.

23. I am into
a) I am into music.
b) I am into watching cricket.

24. What do you think about
a) What do you think about having a cup of tea?
b) What do you think about staying another night here?

25. Why don't we
a) Why don't we pick some new flowers?
b) Why don't we try and do it again?

26. If I were you, I wouldn't
a) If I were you, I wouldn't do that.
b) If I were you, I wouldn't buy that  dress.

27. It is going to be
a) It is going to be exciting.
b) It is going to be easy.

28. It looks like
a) It looks like a helicopter.
b) It looks like he is waving to us.

29. It is time to
a) It is time to say good bye.
b) It is time to decide what to do.

30. The point is that
a) The point is that we need this done today.
b) The point is that if we don't leave now, we will be late.

31. How was
a) How was your meeting?
b) How were roads when you drove home?

32. What if
a) What if I miss the bus?
b) What if someone sees us?

33. How much does it cost
a) How much does it cost to fly to Europe?
b) How much would it cost to rent a car?

34. How come
a) How come you can't make a decision?
b) How come you know how to drive?

35. What are the chances of
a) What are the chances of that happening?
b) What are the chances of getting the job?

36. There is something wrong with
a) There is something wrong with my laptop.
b) There is something wrong with your way of thinking.

37.  It takes
a) It takes one hour to get there.
b) It takes 45 minutes for me to get ready.

38. Make sure that
a) Make sure that you get up on time.
b) Make sure that the dinner is ready when we get home.

39. Make sure to
a) Make sure to close the door before leaving.
b) Make sure to take your ID when you go out.

40. Here is to
a) Here is to the winner.
b) Here is to great memories.