How is "be sure to" different from "make sure to" ?
Are they the same meaning?
2007-05-29 22:41:27 · 6 answers · asked by sunam 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
If it is both imperative then there is no difference, it just a matter of expression, though it should be said: ''Make sure (that)...''
''Make sure'' is only used as imperative, and be sure is common use in other situations.
2007-05-29 23:01:11 · answer #1 · answered by angie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be sure means without doubt; surely; certainly,admittedly: Ex: She sings well, to be sure, but she can't act.
Make sure means to be or become absolutely certain:
Ex: He asked me to make sure that I turned off the stove
2007-05-31 00:04:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Essentially the same meaning. But I think make sure that..., would be preferred to make sure to...
2007-05-29 22:46:28 · answer #3 · answered by jsardi56 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
be sure, to take care (to be or do as specified); be certain: Be sure to close the windows
make sure, to be or become absolutely certain: I'm calling to make sure that you remember to come
2007-05-30 02:39:12 · answer #4 · answered by Radhakrishna( prrkrishna) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
right prrkrishna.
2007-05-30 07:24:46 · answer #5 · answered by ri_ma_bo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is tricky too !!!
2007-05-29 22:50:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋