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What do u want to talk about OR what do u want to talking...



 
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What do u want to talk about OR what do u want to talking... #1 (permalink) Tue Aug 08, 2006 21:32 pm   What do u want to talk about OR what do u want to talking...
 

hello every body .

there is something made me confused

which is right ?

what do u want to talk about ?
or
what do u want to talking about ?
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What do u want to talk about?or what do u want to talking a #2 (permalink) Tue Aug 08, 2006 22:24 pm   What do u want to talk about?or what do u want to talking a
 

Hi smart

I haven't welcomed you to the forum yet, so I'll do that now. Welcome! :D

As to your question, the correct sentence is "What do you want to talk about?"

After the word "want" you need either a noun or to+verb. You should not use the "ing-form" after the word to in most cases.

My extra tip for you: Because we try to write correct English here, you should also write the word you correctly. ;)

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What do u want to talk about OR what do u want to talking... #3 (permalink) Wed Aug 09, 2006 7:52 am   What do u want to talk about OR what do u want to talking...
 

as you say sir

thank you so much Yankee for welcoming me .and iam very happy here with you

and iam greatful to you for your response.
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What do u want to talk about OR what do u want to talking... #4 (permalink) Wed Aug 09, 2006 8:39 am   What do u want to talk about OR what do u want to talking...
 

Thank you, smart! You're a very fast learner. ;) :D

By the way, you also shouldn't call me "sir" because I'm not a man. You can call me Amy or Yankee ...... or ma'am, if you prefer being formal. :lol:

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What do u want to talk about OR what do u want to talking... #5 (permalink) Wed Aug 09, 2006 10:28 am   What do u want to talk about OR what do u want to talking...
 

oke ma'am i'd like to call you ma'am because my natural ma'am is far away from me .i mean she lives in another city and i visit her twice amounth.

i well be good son for you.

you have to take care me because iam your son.

regards ma'am.
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