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expressions using Verb te Form
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Verbて-おきます
Verbて-あります
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Grammar
Verb te Form おきます
will do it in advance
It means that you are going to do something for preparation. You’ll put into an action later.
Volitional Verbs are used.
– You’re going to travel Hawaii next month. Wha’t are you going to do for the preparation? –
( I’m going to buy a swimsuit. )
( I’m going to make a reservation at a restaurant. )
( I’m going to contact my friend in Hawaii. )
for next use
It means that you’ll do it ( after you finish doing something ) for the purpose of the next use, or you’ll do it for the future benefit.
( I’ll wash my shirts ( for next use ). )
( I polished my shoes ( for next use ). )
( Please wipe a table ( for next use ). )
( I’ll save money from a young age ( for the future ). )
to leave it as it is
It means that you keep something in the current state.
( I’ll keep TV on. )
( Please leave the book here because I’ll use it later. )
Verb te Form おきます
Verb te Form あります
meaning : have already preparedIt means that you have already done something as a preparation.
( I’ve already made documents for the meeting tomorrow. )
( I’ve already bought the ingredients for the curry. )
1. My friend is coming to my house, so I’m going to clean up tonight.
( will do in advance )
2. Please put the leftover milk in the refrigerator.
( for next use )
3. I’m still studying, so please keep a light on.
( to leave it as it is )
4. I’ve already checked how to go to the city from the hotel.
( have already prepared )
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