Why does "l think" need?
I will go outside and get some fresh air.
I think I will go outside and get some fresh air.
What's the difference of two sentences above?
I wonder why "I think" needs in the second, and how does the phrase make difference?
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Why is "l think" needed?
I will go outside and get some fresh air.I think I will go outside and get some fresh air.
What's the difference between the two sentences above?
I wonder why "I think" is needed in the second, and how does the phrase make a difference?
Grace's answer to your question is correct :)
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Thanks, your comment is helpful for me. I think I understood your explanation.
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In the first sentence, you are 100% sure that you will be outside. In fact you are probably on your way outside already. While in the second sentence, there is some uncertainty as to whether you will make it outside or not. I say there is a 80% chance.
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