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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

I need to be happy -> I need happy ?

1) I need to be happy -> I need happy.

2) I want you to be happy -> I want you happy.

Can I omit to be in #1 like #2 ? Thank you so much and have a good day.
  

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Anonymous 1) I need to be happy -> I need happy. I need happiness. 2) I want you to be happy -> I want you happy.

— Canadian45

  • Anonymous 1) I need to be happy -> I need happy.
  • I need happiness.
  • 2) I want you to be happy -> I want you happy.
  • That is just okay, so so.
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Anonymous1)
I need to be happy -> I need happy. Emotion: no I need happiness.
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Thank you, and could you take a look at it?

(In a movie)

A : We made some modifications to the uniform. I had a little design input.

B: The uniform? Aren't the stars and stripes a little old-fashioned?

A: With everything that is happening and the things that are about to come to light, people might need a little old-fashioned.

There is something
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I need happy.. - This is not a correct sentence. The infinitive "to be" is required.
I want you happy - This is not a correct sentence. The infinitive "to be" is required.
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AlpheccaStarsI want you happy - This is not a correct sentence. The infinitive "to be" is required.
In informal English, it’s OK and pretty common.
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