A2 Expression Neutral

I'm not ready.

I am unprepared.

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Meaning

Used to state that you are not prepared for something.

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Cultural Background

Directness is valued; saying 'I'm not ready' is seen as honest. Often softened with 'I'm afraid I'm not quite ready'. Usually implies a need for more time without explicitly saying 'no'. Very direct; expects a reason to follow.

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Add 'yet'

Adding 'yet' makes you sound more positive.

Meaning

Used to state that you are not prepared for something.

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Add 'yet'

Adding 'yet' makes you sound more positive.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank.

I'm ____ ready to go.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: not

Use 'not' to negate the adjective 'ready'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank. Fill Blank A1

I'm ____ ready to go.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: not

Use 'not' to negate the adjective 'ready'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, you must use 'I am not' or 'I'm not'.

Related Phrases

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Not yet

similar

Not at this moment.

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I need more time

synonym

Requesting a delay.

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