Grammar Focus (A5)
Part A: Language Example:
I have a lot of things I want to accomplish in my life and I am not afraid to
work hard to succeed. I like to think about all areas of my life and what I want to
accomplish in each one. These areas include my work, education, family, and
personal goals.
I want to be a dental hygienist. That is someone who assists dentists with their
patients. I would clean and examine teeth. I would make about $18 an hour which is
much better than the $9 an hour I make now as a cashier.
To become a dental hygienist, I need a GED. I plan to get my GED in two
years. I will need to study at least one hour each night if I want to meet my timeline.
After I have my GED, I will enroll in the dental hygienist program. That will take
one year.
I have family goals as well. I have two children now, and I would really like to
have one more. I want to wait until I have my hygienist job, so that will be at least
three years. I also want to buy a house for my family. When I get a better paying
job, my husband and I will be able to afford a house.
Finally, I have a personal goal also. I love to sing and I want to sing more
often. I would like to join my church choir. I really think that would make me
happy.
I believe the key to accomplishing goals is having the motivation to keep going
even when things get difficult. I am a very motivated person and know I can meet
my goals.
Focus on Format: Verbs need/want/would like
1.
subject + verb (need/want/would like) +
I
I
2.
+
+
need
want
subject +
I
I
infinitive
+
+
future helping verb (will) +
+
+
will
will
complement
to get
to finish
base verb
+
+
+
be
join
+
+
+
a
my GED.
complement
+
+
a dental hygienist.
the church choir.
Put the following sentences in order…
1.
will
I
a
car
buy
new
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2.
pass
GED
need
test
to
I
the
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Directions: Scan the Language Example for more examples of this grammar point.
Underline each example you see. Copy 3 examples below for each.
subject + verb (need/want/would like) +
infinitive
+
complement
+
complement
+
complement
+
complement
1.
2.
3.
subject
+ future helping verb (will) +
base verb
4.
5.
6.
Now write 3 examples of your own for each.
subject + verb (need/want/would like) +
infinitive
1.
2.
3.
subject
+ future helping verb (will) +
base verb
4.
5.
6.
*Now practice this grammar point using other handouts and online activities from your teacher.
Part B: Grammar Practice: need/want
Verbs of Obligation: Present
1st & 2nd person, 3rd person plural:
I, you, we, they
3rd person singular:
he, she, it
need
needs
want
wants
Verbs of Obligation: Past
needed
wanted
Modal Verbs of Obligation: Future
will need
will have
(Contractions: I’ll, you’ll, we’ll, they’ll, he’ll, she’ll)
Complete the sentences with the appropriate verb tense of want or need.
1. I ________________ to get a driver’s license last year because I got a job that was not
on the bus line.
2. Susanne________________ to study for the test next week if she wants to pass.
3. Esteban ________________ to save money for a down payment on a car if he wants
to buy one next year.
4. Before I bought my house, I __________ to budget for my mortgage each month so
that I knew I had enough money.
5. My sister wants to get her GED but first she ______________ to learn more English.
6. Owning a home will be expensive because I _____________ to pay for maintenance.
7. People forget that college is expensive and that you ___________ to borrow money to
pay for it.
8. Before I got my job last year, I _____________ to apply for many jobs.
Write 4 things that you needed to do when you first came to the U.S.? (Past)
1. I ________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________________
4. ________________________________________________________________
Goals: Labeled Pictures
Take care of my
family.
Plan a career.
Get a job.
Get an education.
Have enough money.
Have a nice house or
apartment.
Be healthy.
Make friends.
Have hobbies.
Get citizenship.
Get a driving license.
Volunteer.
(Help others.)
Help the environment.
(Help keep land, air and water clean
and beautiful)
Goal
Barrier:
A problem that makes the
goal seem difficult or impossible
Solution: The answer to a problem