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I want some salad vs I want salad

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. The choice between using 'some salad' or just 'salad' depends on the context and your own personal preference.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used when specifying the quantity of salad desired.

"I want some salad"

This phrase is used when you want to specify the quantity of salad you desire. It implies a specific amount of salad.

Examples:

  • I want some salad with my meal.
  • Could you please bring me some salad?
  • She asked for some salad to go with her dinner.
  • Honey... you want some salad?
  • There's some salads just in case all of the sudden you want to eat some salad.
  • I said I don't want salad.
  • Do you want some potato salad?
  • Ma, you want some more salad?
  • You want some of my salad?
  • Shar, do you want some fruit salad?
  • 'Cause I can make a salad if anybody wants a salad.
  • I think I don't want this salad anymore
  • Do you want egg salad or turkey?
  • All I want is a normal salad that doesn't have chicken feet in it!
  • I need a... you want a salad?
  • I just want a simple salad with pine nuts, haricots verts, seasonal heirloom tomatoes...
  • I just want a simple salad with pine nuts, haricots verts, seasonal heirloom tomatoes...
  • Listen, you want half a tuna salad sandwich?
  • Did you want potato salad or cole slaw with your sandwich?
  • The only people who come here are old people that want a Cobb salad before they die.
  • You want her to have salad, she wants you to have hair.
  • Sure you don't want a bit of salad now?
  • "Do you want soup or salad?" Both, always order both.

Alternatives:

  • I want a salad
  • I would like some salad, please
  • Can I have some salad?
  • I'd like some salad, please
  • Could you get me some salad?

This phrase is correct and commonly used when expressing a general desire for salad without specifying a quantity.

"I want salad"

This phrase is used when you want salad in general without specifying a particular amount. It implies a general desire for salad.

Examples:

  • I want salad for lunch.
  • She always wants salad with her meals.
  • He said he wants salad for dinner.
  • I said I don't want salad.
  • I think I don't want this salad anymore
  • I just want a simple salad with pine nuts, haricots verts, seasonal heirloom tomatoes...
  • I just want a simple salad with pine nuts, haricots verts, seasonal heirloom tomatoes...
  • All I want is a normal salad that doesn't have chicken feet in it!
  • 'Cause I can make a salad if anybody wants a salad.
  • Do you want egg salad or turkey?
  • Honey... you want some salad?
  • I need a... you want a salad?
  • Do you want some potato salad?
  • Ma, you want some more salad?
  • There's some salads just in case all of the sudden you want to eat some salad.
  • Listen, you want half a tuna salad sandwich?
  • You want some of my salad?
  • Did you want potato salad or cole slaw with your sandwich?
  • Shar, do you want some fruit salad?
  • The only people who come here are old people that want a Cobb salad before they die.
  • You want her to have salad, she wants you to have hair.
  • Sure you don't want a bit of salad now?
  • "Do you want soup or salad?" Both, always order both.

Alternatives:

  • I want some salad
  • I would like salad
  • Can I have salad?
  • I'd like salad, please
  • Could you get me salad?

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