Overview
This lecture explains when to use "want" and "want to" in English sentences, focusing on the rule about including another verb.
Using "want" Without Another Verb
- Use "want" alone when there is no second verb in the sentence.
- Example: "They want a new car." ("want" is followed by a noun, not a verb.)
- Example: "I want a dog." ("want" followed by a noun.)
- Example: "She wants a house."
- Example: "He wants a business book."
Using "want to" With Another Verb
- Use "want to" when it is followed by another verb (infinitive form).
- Example: "They want to drive it." ("drive" is the second verb.)
- Example: "I want to play with it." ("play" is the second verb.)
- Example: "She wants to decorate it." ("decorate" is the second verb.)
- Example: "He wants to read it." ("read" is the second verb.)
Key Terms & Definitions
- Verb — a word that expresses an action or state (e.g., drive, play, read).
- Infinitive — the base form of a verb, usually with "to" (e.g., to drive, to decorate).
Action Items / Next Steps
- Practice making sentences using "want" and "want to" based on whether a second verb is present.
- Review examples and repeat them aloud for better understanding.