Past Tense
singular | plural |
I needed _______ | We needed _____ |
You needed ______ | You needed _____ |
He needed _____ She needed _____ It needed _____ | They needed _____ |
The verb “need” requires an object or an infinitive after it:
- I needed a nap this afternoon. (The word “nap” is an object.)
- You needed something to drink. (The word “something” is an object.)
- The kids needed to eat. (“To eat ” is an infinitive.)
Past Tense – negative
singular | plural |
I didn’t need _____ | We didn’t need ____ |
You didn’t need ____ | You didn’t need ____ |
He didn’t need____ She didn’t need ____ It didn’t need ____ | They didn’t need ____ |
Remember: You must have an object or an infinitive after “need.”
- The car didn’t need any gas . (The word “gas” is a noun that functions as an object in this sentence.)
- They didn’t need to stay longer. (“To stay ” is an infinitive.)
- The plants didnt need any more water. (The word “need” is often used with things. They didn’t need any more water.)
The verb “need” is often used in questions:
- What did you need from the store?
- Did you need to use my computer?
- Did they need any money?
- Why did he need to see a doctor?
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Quiz
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb “need” in the past tense.
What _______they _________ ?
They ________ some boxes.
______ he ________ any water?
I ________ ________ the sugar. (negative)
Who _________ the hammer?
The dog __________ more food.
We ________ _________ any help. (negative)
What time ________ you ________ the package?
________ she _________ to work today?
Her mother ________ _________ to leave the hospital. (negative)
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