AS ... AS
I'll go to the movies with you if you pay for my tickets.
I'll go to the movies with you as long as you pay for my tickets.
Something you can predict
Predictable
What time does the plane leave?
What time does the plane take off?
I’d like to be taller. But that’s impossible.
I wish I were taller.
In my opinion being a citizen of the world is much more than just traveling abroad.(see)
The way I see it, being a citizen of the world is much more than just traveling abroad.
I really would love to help, but I can't do it at the moment.
As much as I would love to help, I can't do it at the moment.
A person who shows affection easily is ...
Affectionate
Mr. Jennings got control of his father’s company after he passed away.
Mr. Jennings took over his father’s company after he passed away.
I hate that my boyfriend drinks so much.
I wish he would stop drinking.
In my opinion a person learns to be a global citizen both at school and at home. (tend)
I tend to think a person learns to be a global citizen both at school and at home.
She is a really good secretary, and from what I know she is qualified for this job.
She is a really good secretary, and as far as I know she is qualified for this job.
A situation that brings you shame is …
Cristina offered me her house on the beach during the holiday. I think I’ll accept her offer.
Cristina offered me her house on the beach during the holiday. I think I’ll take her up on it.
I want you to be very successful in your new job.
I wish you success in your new job.
In my opinion there is little we can do to affect climate change. (seems)
It seems to me that there is little we can do to affect climate change.
Mandy is such a green person. She recycles her trash very frequently.
Mandy is such a green person. She recycles her trash as often as possible.
Something that can’t be eaten
Inedible
My friend Julia has just started to learn gardening.
My friend Julia has just taken up gardening.
I really want to speak to you about your application as soon as possible
I wish to speak to you about your application as soon as possible.
In my opinion starting a family is one of the most important decisions a person has to make. (far)
As far as I'm concerned, starting a family is one of the most important decisions a person has to make.
I’ll tell you the rest of the joke the moment I remember it.
I’ll tell you the rest of the joke as soon as I remember it.
Something that can be heard
Audible
Look, don’t worry. I know this process is difficult but I’ll explain it in detail to you.
Look, don’t worry. I know this process is difficult but I’ll take you through it.
I regret going to that party last night.
I wish I hadn't gone to that party last night.
In my opinion, it’s important to have basic scientific knowledge to be a good citizen of the world. (belief)
It's my belief that it’s important to have basic scientific knowledge to be a good citizen of the world.