In English, ‘like’, ‘want’, and ‘need’ need objects. The sentence cannot finish after the verb.
Examples
Wrong | Right |
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“Do you like cheese?” “Yes, I like.” | “Do you like cheese?” “Yes, I like it.” |
“Who wants an ice-cream?” “I want.” | “Who wants an ice-cream?” “I want one.” |
“Does anyone here need a lift to the game?” “I need.” | “Does anyone here need a lift to the game?” “I need one.” |