General English Level 4 Version 2.1 © 2004 acl Pty Ltd GELEV4 Unit 02 Topic 02.doc He says, "I'm not sure." He is expressing doubt. Another way to express doubt is to say, "I don't think (that)…" Ming doesn't know if he can jump off a cliff. He says, "I don't think I would be able to jump off a cliff." Ming is expressing doubt about his ability. Examples Listen to the examples. Jenny is really nice, isn't she? I'm not sure. She was a little rude to me. That test was really easy. I'm not sure about that. I want to see the answers first. Are you going to the party? Umm, I don't think I can. I'll check my diary. The shop opens at 9am. I don't think that's right. I think it opens at 10am. Can you help me with this? I don't know. I have to finish my homework first. Steve and Ming say: Steve: Sure, but actually it's really safe. We use a lot of safety equipment. Ming: Yes, but I'm not convinced that it's safe for me. I'd be very nervous. Ming listens to Steve but is still not sure. He says, "I'm not convinced". He is still expressing doubt about what Steve says. Examples Listen to the examples. Jin Hee is scared of heights, isn't she? Well, she says she is but I'm not convinced about that. Karen looks happy, doesn't she? Yes, but I'm not entirely convinced that she is. I saw her crying before. Is Claudia coming to Black Mountain? I think so but I'm not completely sure. Is this the correct answer? I think it is but I'm not 100% sure. Ask John. 55