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Unit 14: Need + verb-ing
Tim's irregular verb tips
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- 9The zero article - in 90 seconds
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- 12The continuous passive
- 13Future perfect
- 14Need + verb-ing
- 15Have something done
- 16Wish
- 17Word stress
- 18Different ways of saying 'if'
- 19Passive reporting structures
- 20The subjunctive
- 21When and if
- 22Inversion
- 23Phrasal verbs
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- 30Linking words of contrast
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Need + verb-ing
We use this form when we talk about something that must be done, but we choose not to say who needs to do it.
This is often because the person who needs to do it is unknown, obvious or unimportant.
We usually use this form to talk about fixing or improving things.
The form is:
noun + need/s + verb-ing
Positive:
This studio needs tidying.
My hair needs cutting.
My shirt needs washing.
Negative:
His room doesn't need painting.
Question:
Does the house need cleaning?
