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) |