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Simon_phlui Posted 22 years ago
Grammar
I am finished
I hear people saying "I am finished" when they actually
mean "I have finished". Is it correct to say that?
I feel that it's a strange sentence.
It seems to imply "I am finished (by somebody or something)"
Thanks.
mean "I have finished". Is it correct to say that?
I feel that it's a strange sentence.
It seems to imply "I am finished (by somebody or something)"
Thanks.
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Dear Simon Iam finished is a very common expression in english. you use it to express when you are ruined. For example-you started a business investing a lot of money.
- Dear Simon Iam finished is a very common expression in english.
- you use it to express when you are ruined.
- For example-you started a business investing a lot of money.
- But unfortunately it always ran in loss and one day you realised you owe the bank you borrowed money from, a sum of money you can nver pay back.
- you get a warning notice from bank.....
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Dear Simon
Iam finished is a very common expression in english. you use it to express when you are ruined. Something has destroyed you entirely.For example-you started a business investing a lot of money. But unfortunately it always ran in loss and one day you realised you owe the bank you borrowed money from, a sum of money you can nver pay back. you get a warning notice from bank..... the
Iam finished is a very common expression in english. you use it to express when you are ruined. Something has destroyed you entirely.For example-you started a business investing a lot of money. But unfortunately it always ran in loss and one day you realised you owe the bank you borrowed money from, a sum of money you can nver pay back. you get a warning notice from bank..... the
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It means "I am finished" shouldn't be used in the following context:
A bank teller helped a customer deposit money into an account.
After some time, the customer asked, "Am I finished?"
I do hear native English speakers saying that.
Is it wrong to say so? Thanks.
A bank teller helped a customer deposit money into an account.
After some time, the customer asked, "Am I finished?"
I do hear native English speakers saying that.
Is it wrong to say so? Thanks.
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"I am finished" is certainly in common use, which means it is able to be used acceptably in nearly any correspondence.
"Are you finished with that?"
"I am"
"Are you finished with that?"
"I am"
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Dear Simon,
Now you'll have read Samka's explanation on "I'm finished." I understand your problem. You would like to know whether it's gramatically correct to use the phrase in the context. it is certainly a point to ponder over.
honestly, I'm sorry to say that i am unable to answer your question. But i'm sure a grammar teacher will surely be able to help u out.
Now you'll have read Samka's explanation on "I'm finished." I understand your problem. You would like to know whether it's gramatically correct to use the phrase in the context. it is certainly a point to ponder over.
honestly, I'm sorry to say that i am unable to answer your question. But i'm sure a grammar teacher will surely be able to help u out.
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