Hi,
is there any semantic difference in the following sentences?
Thank you.
I want you to read this book.
I want you reading this book.
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Hi,
is there any semantic difference in the following sentences?
Thank you.
I want you to read this book.
I want you reading this book.
I think only the first sentence is grammatical.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tapies
want
to desire a particular thing or plan of action. 'Want' is not used in polite requests in British English:
I want some chocolate.
She wants a word with you.
He's everything you'd ever want in a man - bright, funny and attractive.
[+ to infinitive] What do you want to eat?
[+ object + to infinitive] Do you want me to take you to the station?
[+ object + past participle] This letter - do you want it sent first class?
[+ object + adjective] Do you want this pie hot?
[+ object + ing form of verb] I don't want a load of traffic going past my house all night, waking me up.
You wait - by next year she'll be wanting a bigger house!
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Do you want me to take you to the station?
Do you say: "Do you want me taking you to the station?"
I don't want a load of traffic going past my house all night, waking me up.
Do you say: "I don't want a load of traffic to go past my house all night, waking me up"?
Hi TapiesQuote:
Originally Posted by Tapies
The second one is OK if you add more to it. For example,
- Mother: Max, I want you reading this book by the time I get back from the store.
Meaning, when the mother returns from the store, her son will be reading the book.