Google
English-Test.net
Find penpals and make new friends today!
 
sublime; exalted; superior
pushy
transcendent
portable
managerial
full quiz correct answer
 
Username
Password
 Remember me? 
Search   Album   FAQ   Memberlist   Profile   Private messages   Register   Log in 

didn't want to have to do vs. didn't want to do



 
ESL/EFL Worksheets and Handouts for Students Printable, photocopiable, clearly structured
Designed for teachers and individual learners
For use in a classroom, at home, on your PC
ESL Forum | English Teacher Explanations (ESL Tests)
Relative clause | Awfully vs. horribly
listening exercisestell a friend
Message
Author
didn't want to have to do vs. didn't want to do #1 (permalink) Wed Nov 24, 2010 6:46 am   didn't want to have to do vs. didn't want to do
 

English Error, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #23 "The bank raid", question 4

Dave believed the plan was to dangerous and at first he said he didn't want to have anything to do with it.

(a) believed
(b) to
(c) anything

English Error, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #23 "The bank raid", answer 4

Dave believed the plan was too dangerous and at first he said he didn't want to have anything to do with it.

Correct entry: too
The error was: (b) to

You have found the error and your entry is correct.
_________________________

I have doubt in the sentence structure, what is the difference between
"...he said he didn't want to have anything to do with it. "
"he said he didn't want to do anything with it".
Scooby17
New Member


Joined: 16 Jul 2010
Posts: 8
Location: India

didn't want to have to do vs. didn't want to do #2 (permalink) Wed Nov 24, 2010 7:48 am   didn't want to have to do vs. didn't want to do
 

He didn't want to have anything to do with it. = He wished to disassociate himself from it. / He did not want to work on it.

He didn't want to do anything with it. = He did not want to utilize it.
_________________
Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's
Mister Micawber
Language Coach


Joined: 17 Jul 2005
Posts: 13014

In this story you'll learn everything about the passive voiceEnglish grammar exercises — improve your English knowledge and vocabulary skillsAre you a native speaker of English? Then you should read this!Have you read a good anecdote today? Subscribe to free email English course
didn't want to have to do vs. didn't want to do #3 (permalink) Wed Nov 24, 2010 13:32 pm   didn't want to have to do vs. didn't want to do
 

Sir, Thankyou for your clear explanation.
Scooby17
New Member


Joined: 16 Jul 2010
Posts: 8
Location: India

Display posts from previous:   
Relative clause | Awfully vs. horribly
ESL Forum | English Teacher Explanations (ESL Tests) All times are GMT + 1 Hour
Page 1 of 1
Latest topics on English Forums
I like them both.I'm ready for a lift.an identifying symbolin the hold up downtown?When a lift truck tips over, it leaks fuel.a bad hair dayhis back was up against the wall.I don't have a ghost of a chance...he would have an albatross around his neck?What does sabotage mean?Why not 'above board'?What does 'lost ball in high weeds' mean?What does quality time mean?

 
You can post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
Subscribe to FREE email English course
First name E-mail