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4444mv Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Function

What is the function of     'wanted to' and  'used to' in 'I wanted to know the truth' and in  'I used  to play football'?
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"wanted" is the main verb. The thing you wanted is "to know the truth". "used to" is idiomatic and functions like a modal verb.

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  • "wanted" is the main verb.
  • The thing you wanted is "to know the truth".
  • "used to" is idiomatic and functions like a modal verb.
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"wanted" is the main verb. The thing you wanted is "to know the truth".

"used to" is idiomatic and functions like a modal verb.
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