The word "wanted" here is not willing verb but action verb...

[Reo]

Common Errors in English, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #2 "Please, remind me", question 9

They wanted to leave in America in order to fulfil their aspirations.

(a) leave
(b) in
(c) to
(d) aspirations

Common Errors in English, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #2 "Please, remind me", answer 9

They wanted to live in America in order to fulfil their aspirations.

Correct entry: live
The error was: (a) leave
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the word "wanted " here is not willing verb but action verb. that 's my understanding.

Reo

[Nola]

Hello Reo,
It is not possible to say (leave in America....) It is better to say (leave America ....)
We can not use the preposition in after the verb leave.

Let me know what you think
Regards,
Nola