“I want to (be) more productive.”

Question

1. I want to more productive.
2. I want to be more productive.

Which sentence is correct by English standards. I am writing my appraisal form.

Answer 1

The second option is correct - you need the "be" in that sentence. "be" is your verb in that sentence

Hopefully someone who knows grammar will be able to explain why (I never studied English grammar - just a native speaker)