We often use “please make sure that” when we want someone to confirm or check something carefully. It is very common in daily conversations, especially at work, at home, or while giving instructions. After this phrase, we use a subject and a verb to complete the idea. For example, “Please make sure that you lock the door.” This means you want the person to check and confirm the action. It sounds polite and clear. Using this structure helps you give instructions in a respectful way and avoid confusion in communication.
◎ Important Points
- Use “please” to sound polite and respectful
- Always follow with “that + subject + verb”
- Use it when giving instructions or reminders
- Common in office, school, and daily life situations
- The verb should match the subject (correct form)
- Do not skip “that” in formal speaking
- Helps make your English sound clear and professional
➤Key Concept
✅ Sentence Structure: Subject + make sure that + subject + verb
Example: Please make sure that you submit the report on time.
This structure is used to remind or instruct someone politely. It helps make your message clear and complete.
Tip: Speak slowly and stress “make sure” to sound more natural.
➤ Common Mistakes To Avoid
| Common Mistake | Wrong Example | Correct Example |
|---|---|---|
| Missing subject after “that” | Please make sure that submit report | Please make sure that you submit the report |
| Using wrong verb form | Please make sure that he go on time | Please make sure that he goes on time |
| Skipping “that” in formal use | Please make sure you finish it | Please make sure that you finish it |
| Using incomplete sentence | Please make sure that | Please make sure that everything is ready |
| Using wrong tense | Please make sure that he finished it tomorrow | Please make sure that he finishes it tomorrow |
➤ Examples
- Please make sure that you turn off the lights before leaving.
- Please make sure that the door is locked.
- Please make sure that you bring your ID card.
- Please make sure that the meeting starts on time.
- Please make sure that your phone is on silent.
- Please make sure that the food is ready by 8 PM.
- Please make sure that you call me after reaching.
- Please make sure that the files are saved properly.
- Please make sure that everyone understands the instructions.
- Please make sure that you check your email regularly.
➤ Practice Examples
Fill in the blanks
- Please make sure that you ______ (complete) your homework.
- Please make sure that he ______ (arrive) on time.
- Please make sure that they ______ (bring) the documents.
- Please make sure that the door ______ (be) closed.
- Please make sure that she ______ (call) me.
Change incorrect sentence to correct one
- Please make sure that he go early
- Please make sure that complete the task
- Please make sure you are finish work
- Please make sure that she do it
- Please make sure that they comes on time
Speak this sentence aloud
- Please make sure that you lock the door.
- Please make sure that you finish your work.
- Please make sure that the meeting is ready.
- Please make sure that you call your parents.
- Please make sure that everything is perfect.
