Present Tense

The verb “want” requires an object:

• I want a banana. (The word “banana” is an object.)
• She wants some coffee. (The word “coffee” is an object.)
• They want some help. (The word “help” is an object.)

Present Tense – negative

Remember: You must have an object after the verb “want.”

• I don’t want any mustard on my sandwich.
• He doesn’t want to go home. (The infinitive, “to go” is the object.)
• We don’t want them.

The word “want” is often heard in questions:

• What do you want?
• Do you want anything to drink?
• Does he want anything to drink?
• Where do they want to go today?
• When do you want to leave for the airport?

Here are some examples:

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 Practice

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the helping verb (do or does) and the main verb (want or wants).1- 10 Present Tense:
What _______ you _________ ?
I ________ to get a Coke.
What ________ she ________?
She _________ a new bike.
What ________ they ________?
They ________ to go on a trip.
He _________ __________ anything. (negative)
We _________ __________ that car. (negative)
What _________ the dog _________?
He __________ to go out.

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