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3-7 NEED AND WANT + A NOUN OR AN INFINITIVE
VERB + >.--..
(a) We need food.
(b) I want a sandwich.
I VERB + INFINITIVE
(c) We need toeat.
(d) I want to eat asandwich.
A, ., .; ,.,. han want. Need gives the idea that
something is vev important.
Need and want are followed by a noun or by an
infihitive.
An infinitive = to + the simple form of a verb.*
*The simple form of a verb = a verb without -s, -ed, or -ing.
Examples of the simple form of a verb: come, help, answer, writs.
Examples of infinitives: to come, to help, to answer, to -to.
EXERCISE 15: Use the words in the list or your own words to complete the sentences. Use
an INFINITIVE (to + verb) in each sentence.
buy do listen to play walk
call get marry take wash
cash go P~Y talkto watch
1. Anna is sleepy. She wants to a0 to bed.
2. I want downtown today because I need
a new coat.
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3. Mike wants TV. There's a good program on Channel 5.
4. Do you want soccer with us at the park this afternoon?
5. Ineed Jennifer on the phone.
6. I want to the bank because I need a check.
7. James doesn't want his homework tonight.
8. My clothes are dirty. I need them.
9. John loves Mary. He wants her.
10. David's desk is full of overdue bills. He needs his bills.
11. It's a nice day. I don't want the bus home today. I want
home instead.
12. Do you want some music on the radio?
13. Helen needs an English course.
14. Where do you want for lunch?
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