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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
Linguistics Studies

Is "wanna/want to" becoming a semi-modal?

(To honour to a very gutsy and clever lady.)

Question: Is "wanna/want to" becoming a semi-modal?
  

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What characteristics of a semi-modal does want to have?

— Mister Micawber

  • What characteristics of a semi-modal does want to have?
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What characteristics of a semi-modal does want to have?
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Mister MicawberWhat characteristics of a semi-modal does want to have?

Do you know, Mr Micawber? If so, please tell us.
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No characteristics spring to mind.

I want to dance.
I wish to dance.
I like to dance.
I love to dance.
I hate to dance.
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Mister MicawberNo characteristics spring to mind.

I want to dance.
I wish to dance.
I like to dance.
I love to dance.
I hate to dance.

Desire?
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Mister MicawberNo characteristics spring to mind.

I want to dance.
I wish to dance.
I like to dance.
I love to dance.
I hate to dance.

Phonetic erosion?
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Mister MicawberNo characteristics spring to mind.

I want to dance.
I wish to dance.
I like to dance.
I love to dance.
I hate to dance.

You should/wanna see a doctor about that cough.
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