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Lesson Twenty-eightNeed |
singular | plural |
I need _______ | We need _____ |
You need ______ | You need _____ |
He needs _____ She needs _____ It needs _____ | They need _____ |
The verb “need” requires an object or an infinitive after it:
- I need some coffee. (The word “coffee” is an object.)
- She needs a ride. (The word “ride” is an object.)
- We need to go home. (“To go” is an infinitive.)
Need in the Present Tense – Negative
singular | plural |
I don’t need _____ | We don’t need ____ |
You don’t need ____ | You don’t need ____ |
He doesn’t need____ She doesn’t need ____ It doesn’t need ____ | They don’t need ____ |
Remember: You must have an object or an infinitive after “need.”
- They don’t need a new car . (The word “car” is a noun that functions as an object in this sentence.)
- She doesn’t need to work tomorrow. (“To work” is an infinitive.)
- This flashlight doesn’t need batteries. (The word “need” is often used with things. It doesn’t need batteries.)
The verb “need” is often used in questions:
- Is there something that you need?
- What does he need to do today?
- Do you need anything from the store?
- Why do you need to work on Saturday?
- Will I need to wear a jacket today?
Here’s a video for the verb “need.”
Some examples for the use of need in questions:
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Practice using Need in the Present Tense
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb “need.” Some questions require “do” or “does.”
(Answers: 1. does….need; 2. needs; 3. Do….need; 4. don’t need; 5. needs; 6. needs; 7. need; 8. don’t need; 9. do….need; 10. needs) |
Next: Lesson Twenty-nine
Learn to use “need” in the past tense