Volition/Intent Phase 5: 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 the same.

 

Utterance

Context/Explanation

I want to eat

Child stating desire to eat (subject + verb + to + verb)

I going to dance

Child intent on performing (subject + verb + to + verb)

I want to go home

Child noting desire to leave (subject + verb + to + verb phrase)