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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

In what context can we use "wanting"?

Hello everyone,

I've read about this on many websites, but I never got a real answer to my question. So, could somebody please explain when we can use the Present Continuous form of the verb "want", preferably with a bit more than simply listing example sentences? In what context or situation, if ever, can we use "I'm wanting to..."?
  

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Use the simple tense if there is a present desire or wish. The progressive form is informal or casual and generally regarded as substandard usage, especially in the present tense. These are correct: I want to go swimming.

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  • Use the simple tense if there is a present desire or wish.
  • The progressive form is informal or casual and generally regarded as substandard usage, especially in the present tense.
  • These are correct: I want to go swimming.
  • I want a new car.
  • I want my dreams to come true.
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Use the simple tense if there is a present desire or wish.
The progressive form is informal or casual and generally regarded as substandard usage, especially in the present tense.

These are correct:
I want to go swimming.
I want a new car.
I want my dreams to come true.
I want to tell you something.

These are examples of substandard usage:
Bill is wantin
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