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We use 'need' to talk about things we think are necessary to do.
We can use two different structures need / needs to and need / needs -ing.
Need to
We use this form when we want to talk about something that's necessary for someone to do.
We usually mention who is going to do it.
For example:
"I need to go to the dentist"
means "It's necessary for me to visit the dentist".
We form this structure with:
subject + need or needs to + verb
- Ellie needs to practice.
- Alice needs to wear a uniform.
Need -ing
We don't have to say who is going to do it.
For example:
The garage needs cleaning up.
- means The garage needs to be cleaned up by someone.
This is a passive structure where the usual subject + verb + object form changes to
object + need + verb+ing.
We form this structure with:
subject(receiver of the action) + need or needs verb+ing
- The house needs tidying.
- These letters need posting.
Let's Practice It !
Activity A: Answer the following questions.
LET'S USE IT
Need to
a. Past Tense: What did you need to do yesterday?
b. Present: What do you need to do today?
c. Future: What will you need to do tomorrow?
Need -ing
a. Inside your room, what does need cleaning?
b. Inside/around your house, what does need fixing?
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Teacher Chris