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my mother wanted that i be doctor vs My mother said that I be doctor

Both phrases are not correct in standard English. The correct form would be "My mother wanted me to be a doctor" or "My mother said that I should be a doctor."

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 4693 views

my mother wanted that i be doctor

This phrase is not correct in standard English.

The correct form would be "My mother wanted me to be a doctor."
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  • Dec 30, 2014 ... You cannot buy all that you like! She is success. She is successful. My mother wanted that I be doctor. My mother wanted me to be a doctor.
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  • Nov 17, 2014 ... She is success. ———-> She is successful. My mother wanted that I be doctor. — ——-> My mother wanted me to be a doctor. The life is hard!

Alternatives:

  • My mother wanted me to be a doctor
  • My mother wanted that I become a doctor
  • My mother wanted me to become a doctor
  • My mother wanted me to pursue a career in medicine
  • My mother wanted me to study to become a doctor

My mother said that I be doctor

This phrase is not correct in standard English.

The correct form would be "My mother said that I should be a doctor."

Alternatives:

  • My mother said that I should be a doctor
  • My mother said I should become a doctor
  • My mother said I should pursue a career in medicine
  • My mother said I should study to become a doctor
  • My mother said I should aim to be a doctor

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