Volition/Intent Phase 8: A multi-verb category related to the single-verb category, state.  The child is now including the infinitive “to”. The subject of each verb is different.

 

Utterance

Context/Explanation

I want you to help me

Child stating desire for adult’s help (subject 1 + verb + subject 2 + to + verb phrase)

Daddy want Mommy to read

Child noting father’s desire for mother (subject 1 + verb + subject 2 + to + verb)