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In this lesson we’ll study how to use these words: sure, certainly, definitely and absolutely.
It was a pleasure visiting your place, Paula.
Thank you. I sure hope to see you again next weekend.
I’m not sure if I’ll be able to make it next week.
But I’m sure I’ll come back as soon as possible.
Be sure to let me know when you’re coming in advance. I’ll make your favorite dish.
Are you sure you wanna do this? This way I’ll keep coming back!
Yes I’m sure, Kate. You’re my best friend. It’s great to have you around.
Paula, I read your blog yesterday. You are such a great writer.
Thanks. I’m glad you liked it.
Have you always wanted to become a writer?
I certainly used to write a lot when I was younger. But I never expected to become a professional writer.
I must say you are doing good. You are certainly going to be a successful author some day.
Well, there’s certainly a long way to go.
Marc, did you call your mother?
Not yet. I’ll definitely call her in the evening. I’m sure she’s fine.
I’ll most definitely not accept any excuse this time. I want you to call her right now.
What’s the hurry? I told you I’ll definitely do it once I’m back from work.
Your relatives are coming over. They’ll definitely ask you for some news about her.
Do you think it’ll be pretty to tell them that you have no idea?
Definitely not. I’ll call her now.
I absolutely want to do this, Marc.
Do you have any idea of what you are saying? Why do you want to resign?
I think I’ve made my reasons for resigning absolutely clear.
I understand your reasons, Mary. But we had been considering you for a promotion.
I absolutely understand that it will be a great loss for me to leave at this point. I just can't stay any longer.
It’s your final word then.
Absolutely!
I sure hope to see you again next weekend.
I’m not sure if I’ll be able to make it next week.
Are you sure you wanna do this?
Yes I’m sure, Kate.
I certainly used to write a lot when I was younger.
Well, there’s certainly a long way to go.
I’ll definitely call her in the evening.
I’ll most definitely not accept any excuse this time.
They’ll definitely ask you for some news about her.
Definitely not. I’ll call her now.
I absolutely want to do this, Marc.
I think I’ve made my reasons for resigning absolutely clear.