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Purple Level
Lesson Thirteen
Want
want / wanted / wanted / wanting
The verb "want" expresses desire. This is different from the verb "need"; however, both words are often used for the same purposes.
1.
A: What do you want for breakfast?
B: I want a croissant and some orange juice.
2. I have always wanted to visit Europe.
("I have always wanted to…." sounds like you have never done it before.)
3. She wanted a bike for Christmas, and she got one.
Now she wants to learn how to ride it.
4. Everyone wants to be outside today because the weather is so nice.
5. Wanting more from life, she decided to runaway from home; soon she realized it was a mistake. (wanting is used as a gerund–not easy to do!)
6. This man is wanted by the police. (passive voice)
The police want to catch him. (active voice)
7. Help is wanted at this restaurant. (passive voice)
