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I wasn’t always sure about what he is thinking. vs I was not always sure about what he is thinking.

Both phrases are correct, but they differ in terms of formality. 'I wasn’t always sure about what he is thinking.' is more informal, while 'I was not always sure about what he is thinking.' is more formal. The contraction 'wasn’t' is commonly used in spoken English, while 'was not' is more formal and suitable for written English.

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I wasn’t always sure about what he is thinking.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in spoken English.

This phrase is informal and suitable for spoken English. The contraction 'wasn’t' is commonly used in casual conversations.

Alternatives:

  • I was not always sure about what he is thinking.
  • I wasn't always certain about what he is thinking.
  • I wasn't always clear about what he is thinking.
  • I wasn't always confident about what he is thinking.
  • I wasn't always convinced about what he is thinking.

I was not always sure about what he is thinking.

This phrase is correct and more formal, suitable for written English.

This phrase is more formal and suitable for written English. 'Was not' is a more formal way of expressing the negation.

Alternatives:

  • I wasn't always sure about what he is thinking.
  • I was not always certain about what he is thinking.
  • I was not always clear about what he is thinking.
  • I was not always confident about what he is thinking.
  • I was not always convinced about what he is thinking.

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