The Expression of Certainty
Wednesday, July 26th 2017. The Expression of Certainty Asking for certainty Informal: Are you sure? Are you certain? Really? Formal (to folder people or a stranger ): Are you really certain about that, Sir/Ma'am? Responding to certainty I'm quite sure Certainly / definitely I've no doubt about.... Act out the following dialogue. Nayla : I'm not in a good mood today. My white shirt is stained. I think it's better to use it for a cloth or something. Sharon : No! Don't do that. Try my hints. First, put a paper towel under the stain. Then, spray the stain with hair spray. After that, rub the stain gently with a clean cloth. Continue rubbing until the stain is completely gone. Nayla : Are you sure? Sharon : Positive ! I've already tried this tip several times and it works for me Nayla : Ok then, I'll try it. Thanks so much, Sharon. First, the students practice t...