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What prepositions is Demand used with? Grasp the usage of Demand in English quickly

What is Demand in English? Demand goes with “to V” or “V-ing”? This is surely a question that many are curious about in the process of conquering English grammar. In this article, PREP will help explain in detail the usage of Demand in English. Read now!

I. What is Demand in English?

What is Demand in English? According to the Cambridge Dictionary, Demand functions as a verb and a noun. However, each part of speech is used with different meanings.

Demand functions as a verb: to ask for something forcefully, in a way that shows that you do not expect to be refused; to need something such as time, effort, or a particular quality. For example: The guest demanded to see the manager.
Demand functions as a noun: a very strong request for something; something that somebody needs. For example: There is a huge demand for Blackpink concert tickets.

II. Words/ phrases often associated with Demand in English

Let's quickly explore with PREP the common words/phrases often associated with Demand in English with illustrative examples below!

Words/ phrases associated with Demand in English	Example
on-demand	With streaming services like Netflix, viewers can watch movies and TV shows on-demand.
demand loan	The bank issued a demand loan to the small business, which had to be repaid whenever the bank requested it.
peak demand	During the summer months, there is a peak demand for air conditioning units.
demand deposit	Most people use demand deposit accounts for their day-to-day financial transactions.
excess demand	There was an excess demand for tickets to the concert, and they sold out within minutes.
market demand	The company conducted market research to understand the market demand for their new smartphones.
aggregate demand	Economists analyze aggregate demand to assess the overall health of an economy.
composite demand	The price of steel increased due to composite demand arising from both the construction and automobile industries.
customer/consumer demand	The company conducted surveys to better understand customer demand for their new smartphone features.

III. How to use Demand in English

Let's explore with PREP the usage of Demand in English along with detailed illustrative examples below!

1. Demand is a verb

Demand functions as a verb, meaning: to ask for something forcefully, in a way that shows that you do not expect to be refused; to need something such as time, effort, or a particular quality. Structure:

S + demand + to V + O

S + demand + noun

S + demand + that + clause (S + V)

For example:

Tom demands a clear explanation.
Mary demands to see the final result.
Mary demanded that Alex should return the laptop that he borrowed from her.

2. Demand is a noun

Demand functions as a noun, meaning: a very strong request for something; something that somebody needs. For example:

The parents should not give in to their children's demands all the time.
Last week, a federal judges rejected their demands.

IV. Distinguish Demand, Want, Need, and Desire

Demand, Want, Need and Desire are English words that have similar meanings. However, in each context, each word is used for different purposes. Let's distinguish Demand, Want, Need, and Desire in detail below with PREP!

Similarities: Demand, Want, Need, and Desire all function as a verb and a noun in sentences, with similar meanings, "wish for something".

Differences:

	Meaning	Example
Need	The basic requirements for human survival such as food, shelter, and clothing.	Clean water is a basic human need. Lisa needs to get enough sleep to function well.
Want	A strong feeling, craving, or demand of a person to possess some things that go beyond basic human needs.	My wants are simple; I just want a good movie to watch. We want to go on a vacation this summer.
Demand	The claim, interest, order, or ability to purchase that commodity at a given price.	There is a high demand for the new tablet model. Customers demand better customer service.
Desire	The ambition or aspiration of a person often arises from the social or cultural context of an individual.	Tom's desire for adventure led him to travel to remote places. Cherry desires to excel in her career.

V. Exercises on Demand in English with answers

To deeply understand the usage of Demand in English, let's complete the following exercises with PREP!

1. Exercise

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the verb "Demand"

The production staff (demand) to work faster to meet market demand.
My mother (demand) that I clean up my room immediately after playing.
Last week, the lawyer (demand) that the new evidence be submitted to the court.
I (demand) that the person in front of me in line pay for me.
Environmental activists (demand) that the government take measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Exercise 2: Choose the correct answer

The customer _______ that the product be delivered on time.
1. Wanted
2. Got
3. Demanded
I _______ to eat pizza today.
1. Need
2. Desire
3. Want
Tom _______ a new computer to work more efficiently.
1. Gets
2. Demands
3. Needs
Xavia _______ to travel to different countries around the world.
1. Desires
2. Gets
3. Needs
Good secretaries are always in _____.
1. Desired
2. Needed
3. Demand

2. Answer

Exercise 1	Exercise 2
are demanded demands demanded demand demand	C C C A C

PREP hopes that the theoretical knowledge along with exercises have helped you understand more deeply the usage of Demand in English. Don't forget to regularly visit PREP's blog to update on the most useful English knowledge!

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