Volition/Intent Phase 7: A multi-verb category related to the single-verb category, state. The subject of each verb is different. Children initially omit the infinitive “to”.

 

 

Utterance

Context/Explanation

I want Mommy eat it

Child stating desire for mother to eat (subject 1 + verb + subject 2 – to + verb phrase)

She want me draw

Child indicating friend’s desire for an action (subject 1 + verb + subject 2 – to + verb phrase)