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If I were you, I would + (verb)
Here you are giving an example of what decision YOU would do given the circumstances. This can be in past tense or in a conditional present.
Here are some examples:
"If I were you, I would enjoy my vacation."
"If I were you, I would explain what happened."
"If I were you, I would continue working until it is done."
"If I were you, I would book my reservations now."
"If I were you, I would answer the question."
By adding 'have' after the word 'would' you are talking about something in the past tense.
Here are some examples:
"If I were you, I would have enjoyed my vacation."
"If I were you, I would have explained what happened."
"If I were you, I would have continued working until it was done."
"If I were you, I would have booked my reservations now."
"If I were you, I would have answered the question."
It's gonna be + (adjective)
You're informing someone what something is going to be like. This could be something you are going to do, see or feel.
Here are some examples:
"It's going to be delicious."
"It's gonna be easy."
"It's gonna be depressing."
"It's going to be exciting."
"It's going to be disgusting."
You can also add 'he or she' or a person's name to describe how they might react to something.
Here are some examples:
"He is going to be tough to deal with."
"He is going to be terrific at that."
"She is going to be relieved to hear that."
"She is going to be scared after watching that movie."
"Sally is going to be successful."
"Mike is going to be grumpy after I tell him."
The point is that + (subject + verb)
By stating 'the point is' you are stating in your opinion the meaning about what is actually happening.
Here are some examples:
"The point is that if you study you will do well in school."
"The point is that she does not understand."
"The point is that we need this done today."
"The point is that the world would be a better place."
"The point is that we should help."
"The point is that snakes can be dangerous."
"The point is that leaving a baby alone is not a good idea."
"The point is that if we do not leave now we will be late."
"The point is that she needs to be more responsible."
"The point is that we need to work together."