I bet you did!
(A useful phrase in conversation)
Answers to the exercise


    Exercise

    Respond to the following comments with a suitable I bet... expression:
    1. My brother went mad (very angry) when he found out I'd ruined his favourite T-shirt. - I bet he did!
    2. I really enjoyed my trip to Malaysia last year. - I bet you are!
    3. The students are all looking forward to the skiing trip next weekend. - I bet they are!
    4. Julie was really happy when she passed her driving test.  - I bet she was!
    5. I'm delighted with my new satellite TV.  - I bet you are!
    6. My mother was really surprised when I told her the story of Ari and the snake. - I bet she was!
    7. I'd love to take a month off next summer and travel around Europe. - I bet you would!
    8. I wish I could find more time to read my favourite novels. - I bet you do!

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    I bet is a very common expression in conversational English. There is another lesson connected with I bet... on this website. Please click on the link below, if you want to look at it:
    I bet that must have been scary.

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