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Use of want in English grammar
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Introduction
Want as a verb is used quite frequently in English speaking and writing.
Here we will see the use of want in English sentences.
Use of want in English grammar
Want is used in varied ways. First, we will see the meaning of want.
Meaning of want-
The meaning of want is wish or desire or need, hope, wish for success.
Want is used in two ways. The first want is used with objective case and the second use is want to +v1.
First, we will see the use of want with the objective case.
Use of want with the objective case
This use is possible only in simple present and simple past tense only.
This is a simple formula for the use of want correctly.
Subject + want+ objective case+ to + v1+ …….
The following examples will clear all your doubts.
Examples
1)I want you to study hard.
2)She wants me to help her with the project
3)You wanted her to listen to you.
4)He wants them to play with him.
5)They want me to go with them.
Use of want to
Want to is used to express wish or desire or need.
Would like to is used instead of want to in formal situations as want to is informal expression.
The simple formula for the use of want to
Subject + want+ to+ v1+ …..
Let’s see some examples to clear your doubts.
1)I wanted to play football.
2)They want to settle down here.
3)She wants to help me.
4)Sam wanted to drive my car.
5)We want to be successful in our lives.
These are some of the examples and explanations of the use of want.
Conclusion
From the above explanation, we can conclude that want means wish or desire. We can use it in two ways. The first way is want+ objective case and the second way is want to + v1.
I hope, you will like this use.
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