Wants and Needs Exercises Name _______________________

There are many things we like, want or even love to do. On the other hand, sometimes
we have to do things we don’t want to do. There is a difference between wants and
needs.

Draw pictures in the boxes below. Talk about the pictures with a friend.

Something I want to do… Something I need to do…

Complete the sentences below:

1. I want to__________________________________________________________

2. I like to __________________________________________________________

3. I love to _________________________________________________________!

Usually there is a reason for our “needs”:

I need to ____________________________________ because _____________________

________________________________________________________________________

I have to ____________________________________ because _____________________

________________________________________________________________________

.
I hate to ____________________________________ because _____________________

_______________________________________________________________________!

Infinitives

The infinitive form of the verb does not show a particular time. It is always used with
“to.” Choose some of the infinitives below to complete the sentences. These sentences
will show your attitude about certain activities in general, not related to a particular time.

to eat I have _________________________________________.

to dance
to pay bills I have _________________________________________.
to write letters.
to talk on the phone I want _________________________________________.
to shop
to watch TV I want _________________________________________.
to exercise
to go to the movies I need __________________________________________.
to play videogames
to study I need __________________________________________.
to speak English
to learn mathematics I like ___________________________________________.
to sing
to give presents I like ___________________________________________.
to receive presents
to clean the house I hate ___________________________________________.
to drive
to walk I hate ___________________________________________.
to wash the car
to wash the dishes I love ___________________________________________.
to listen to music
to visit friends I love ___________________________________________.
to work in the garden

Draw a picture of something you love to do or something you hate to do. Share your
drawing with a friend!