need

Present Tense

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.)

Present Tense – negative

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.”

Here are some examples:

A: What do you need from the store? B: I need some bread. or …. B: I need to get some bread.
A: Does he need to go to school today? B: Yes, he needs to go to school. or …. B: Yes, he does. B: Yes, he needs. (Don’t make a sentence like this!)
A:How many potatoes do we need? B: We need at least ten potatoes. How much lettuce do we need? We need three heads of lettuce.

Practice

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb “need.” Some questions require “do” or “does.”
What _______ he _________ ?
He ________ a pencil.
______ you ________ any help?
I ________ ________ this. (negative)
Who _________ more to eat?
This flashlight _________ batteries.
The students _________ books.
I _______ ________ to go to work today. (negative)
When _______ they ________ to leave?
My car __________ an oil change.

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