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i just want to make sure vs i just wanted to make sure

These are both correct phrases, but they would not be used in the exact same contexts. 'I just want to make sure' is used when the speaker is currently expressing a desire to confirm something, while 'I just wanted to make sure' is used when the speaker is referring to a past desire to confirm something.
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i just want to make sure

This phrase is correct and commonly used when the speaker is currently expressing a desire to confirm something.

This phrase is used when the speaker wants to confirm something at the present moment.
  • Dec 14, 2021 ... add a comma before 'and' => I just want to make sure it looks good, and this is a requirement. change to one independent clause and one ...
  • Feb 22, 2019 ... I just want to make sure I'm on the right track with the method I'm using to learn. It is normal for persons to go back and re-watch courses ...
  • Sep 6, 2024 ... I just want to make sure ... It takes a while before I can get any Delta extractions correct? Or should I be focusing more on Delta output?
  • Jun 1, 2020 ... I just want to make sure I'm doing I.R.'s correctly... Lone_Poor_Boy. By Lone_Poor_Boy, June 1, 2020 in Helix. Share. More sharing options ...
  • Jun 10, 2024 ... Ok I just want to make sure were all clear on this one here is some of the overlap · Best · Top · New · Controversial · Old · Q&A ...
  • May 6, 2021 ... I just want to make sure I am thinking of this correctly ... I have to examine if the dataset has any anomalies: Would you find this using proc ...
  • Aug 17, 2020 ... @thebuddybell and I just want to make sure that y'all know we are returning for season 8 on Tuesday, November 10 at 9/8c on TLC! · Photo by ...
  • 14 hours ago ... I just want to make sure I have this straight. The Commanders have a superstar rookie quarterback. They lead the division at 6-2 after ...
  • Oct 9, 2024 ... I just want to make sure I know what I am doing.I am coming from the US. I have my passport, landing card, Airbnb itinerary and flight ...

Alternatives:

  • I just want to double-check
  • I just want to confirm

i just wanted to make sure

This phrase is correct and commonly used when the speaker is referring to a past desire to confirm something.

This phrase is used when the speaker wanted to confirm something in the past.
  • Apr 24, 2020 ... English Only. I just wanted to make sure. Thread starter mulder6938; Start date Apr 24, 2020 · M · mulder6938. Senior Member. Korean. Apr 24, ...
  • Sep 8, 2023 ... I just got enough money for dark garlic drone, I just wanted to make sure if it's worth it because that's a LOT of money · Comments Section.
  • Sep 20, 2024 ... I just wanted to make sure you heard me HEARD ME. Because do not accept the idea that you're supposed to HUMBLE your way through none of this.
  • Dec 8, 2019 ... I just wanted to make sure you all know it's Dec. 8 and that is Yukiko's birthday. My job here is done.
  • Aug 15, 2019 ... I just wanted to make sure y'all having a good day #BPWRFL.
  • Apr 28, 2016 ... I just wanted to make sure that I understood it correctly. Which one should I use? This is the context : I would therefore assure you that I ...
  • Jan 15, 2024 ... I just wanted to make sure it's up and running. I did notice my logo was attached to another busines. I can't find my free ad on goggle and ...
  • Dec 31, 2023 ... Before 2023 runs out I just wanted to make sure that I thank everyone for honoring me and the 50th Year of the Battle of Versailles.
  • Corinne's mom: "I just wanted to make sure you went to a good school". Blog, Connecting, InterviewsCorinne Warnshuis May 09, 2014 corinne warnshuis, ...

Alternatives:

  • I just wanted to double-check
  • I just wanted to confirm

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