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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
Question on phrasing
Is it incorrect to say "...desire to want to.."?
For example, in the sentence,"Do you have any desire to want to go to the play?".
My wife and I disagree on this phrase, as she is constantly trying to correct me on this point. Is it incorrect, or merely redundant? Is there any reason not to use this phrase?
I also get grief when using the phrase "Most probably"
Same deal?
Thanks,
Grammatically challenged in NC
For example, in the sentence,"Do you have any desire to want to go to the play?".
My wife and I disagree on this phrase, as she is constantly trying to correct me on this point. Is it incorrect, or merely redundant? Is there any reason not to use this phrase?
I also get grief when using the phrase "Most probably"
Same deal?
Thanks,
Grammatically challenged in NC
Top answer
"? It's not incorrect grammar, because grammar and meaning are two separate things. But in almost every case it would be odd and redundant.
- "?
- It's not incorrect grammar, because grammar and meaning are two separate things.
- But in almost every case it would be odd and redundant.
- It's like saying 'I want to want to'.
- In theory, you could say something like this.
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Hi,
Is it incorrect to say "...desire to want to.."? It's not incorrect grammar, because grammar and meaning are two separate things. But in almost every case it would be odd and redundant. It's like saying 'I want to want to'.
In theory, you could say something like this.
Wife: You never want to kiss me.
Husband" I want to want to, really I do, but I don't love you, I l
Is it incorrect to say "...desire to want to.."? It's not incorrect grammar, because grammar and meaning are two separate things. But in almost every case it would be odd and redundant. It's like saying 'I want to want to'.
In theory, you could say something like this.
Wife: You never want to kiss me.
Husband" I want to want to, really I do, but I don't love you, I l
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