Common Mistake: Using "want that I" instead of "want me to"

One common mistake many people make in English is the incorrect use of the phrase "want that I" instead of "want me to."

The Correct Use:

The correct phrase to use when expressing a desire for someone to do something is "want me to."

Examples:

• Incorrect: Do you want that I help you with your homework?
• Correct: Do you want me to help you with your homework?

As you can see, the correct phrasing sounds more natural and idiomatic in English. It is important to remember that after the verb "want," we use the pronoun "me" instead of "that I."

Other Pronouns:

The same rule applies for other pronouns:

• Incorrect: Did you mean that I you to pick up the groceries?
• Correct: Did you mean for me to pick up the groceries?

In the correct versions, the pronouns "me," "you," "him," "her," "us," and "them" are used instead of "that I," creating grammatically accurate and natural sentences.

Checking your writing for such mistakes is essential, and tools like Linguix grammar checker can help to identify and correct errors like using "want that I" instead of "want me to."