Lesson No 34A-Phrases To Express Needs And Wants
Here are some phrases you can use to express your needs and wants:
Expressing Needs
- I need to… (e.g., I need to eat, I need to sleep)
- It is necessary for me to… (e.g., It is necessary for me to study)
- I require… (e.g., I require a visa to travel to the United States)
- I must… (e.g., I must finish this report by tomorrow)
Expressing Wants
- I want to… (e.g., I want to go on vacation)
- I would like to… (e.g., I would like to learn a new language)
- I desire… (e.g., I desire a peaceful life)
- It is important to me to… (e.g., It is important to me to help others)
Example sentences:
- I need to go to the grocery store to buy food.
- It is necessary for me to finish my homework before watching TV.
- I want to travel to Europe next summer.
- I would like to learn how to play the guitar.
- It is important to me to spend time with my family.
More Phrases to Express Needs and Wants
Expressing Needs
- I have to… (e.g., I have to work tomorrow)
- I ought to… (e.g., I ought to save money for the future)
- I should… (e.g., I should exercise more)
- It is essential that… (e.g., It is essential that I finish this project on time)
Expressing Wants
- I crave… (e.g., I crave a chocolate bar)
- I yearn for… (e.g., I yearn for peace and quiet)
- I am eager to… (e.g., I am eager to learn a new skill)
- I am keen on… (e.g., I am keen on traveling)
Example sentences:
- I have to go to the doctor’s appointment tomorrow.
- I ought to save money for my retirement.
- I should exercise more to stay healthy.
- It is essential that I finish my homework before going out.
- I crave a cup of coffee.
- I yearn for a vacation.
- I am eager to learn a new language.
- I am keen on trying new foods.
