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Abil Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
I also want that
1. I also want you to become more attentive to your studies and give less and less time to computer games.
2. I also want that you become more attentive to your studies and give less and less time to computer games.
Are both these sentences grammatically correct? Thanks.
2. I also want that you become more attentive to your studies and give less and less time to computer games.
Are both these sentences grammatically correct? Thanks.
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No. #2 is a common mistake of learners. It is not correct English structure.
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- #2 is a common mistake of learners.
- It is not correct English structure.
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No. #2 is a common mistake of learners. It is not correct English structure.
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Abil, native speakers NEVER use a that-clause after "want." You should say, "I want you to become more attentive." In fact, perhaps it might be better to say "to be" more attentive. Native speakers do, however, say (in formal speech), I demand, order, insist, advise, ask, command, request THAT you be more attentive. This is called the subjunctive. If you post a question requesting more informa
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