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want somebody to do sth

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In this lesson, we’ll dive into the structure ‘to want somebody to do something’. Let’s go!
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Warm up

Listen to this song and put the following words in the correct order:
want/stay/to/you
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- where is the word ‘to’ positioned? - where is the pronoun positioned? - what is that person supposed to do?

Theory - part 1

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Exercise 1

Fill in the gaps and watch the clips to check your answers:
  • "I … (need/sign/to/you) this form." "What is it?" "Nothing, school stuff" "Later perhaps, if you behave." "I will if she does.”
  • “You know, you guys were a lot more supportive when I wanted to make denim furniture." "If you decide to do this, we'll be supportive like crazy." "We just … (to/think/want/you) it through”
  • "You want a statement? Here's your statement. I've been working for Margaret Tate for three years. Six months ago we started dating, we fell in love. I … (her/ask/marry/to) me, she said "yes." I'll see you at the wedding.”
  • "I … (need/do/you/to) one more drawing for me. It will cheer the captain up. He'll be over the moon.”
 
  • "Do you understand?" "Yeah, but I think you..." "Now, school ends at 2:30. I … (you/want/to/go) to the library at 2:33, and study until I pick you up there at 5:30. Understood?”

Exercise 2

Put the words in the right order:
  1. She wants ... home early. (to/come/her daughter)
  1. The teacher wants ... by Friday. (complete/to/the assignment/his students)
  1. The manager wants ... by Monday. (the report/to/finish/her team)
  1. The chef wants ... after closing. (to/clean/the kitchen/the assistants)
  1. The coach wants ... hard (train/to/the team)
  1. The author wants ... before publication. (review/to/the manuscript/her editor)
  1. They want ... regularly. (to/the flowers/the gardener/water)
  1. The librarian wants ... quietly in the library. (to/work/the students)
  1. The director wants ... by next week. (to/memorise/their lines/the actors)
  1. Sarah wants ... early. (to/go to bed/her child)
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Exercise 3

Answer the questions:
  1. Who do you want to cook dinner for you on your birthday?
  1. Is there something you need your neighbours to do differently?
  1. What would you like your partner/best friend to cook today?
  1. Do you want somebody to bring you a cup of tea right now?
  1. What do you want your boss to understand?
  1. What do you need your friends to know about your new lifestyle?
  1. What would you like your doctor to do next time you visit them?
  1. Would you like me to give you more examples?
  1. Do you want your boyfriend to help you more?
  1. Do you need your daughter to fall asleep now?

Theory - part 2

Watch the clip and put ‘not’ in the right place. ”I asked them to wear them”