This flashcard explains that the verb "need" can be followed by a gerund, meaning the object needs to be cleaned.
Ce flashcard explique que le verbe "need" peut être suivi d'un gérondif, signifiant que l'objet a besoin d'être nettoyé.
| Task | This car needs _______ (to clean). |
|---|---|
| Answer | 2 |
| a | to clean |
| b | cleaning |
| c | cleans |
| d | clean |
| comment | Some verbs can be used both with the Gerund and the Infinitive. But in some cases the meaning of the sentence becomes different. Compare: needs to clean - somebody has the necessity in cleaning / the car needs cleaning - the car needs to be cleaned by somebody |
| topic | gerunds and infinitives |
| level | 2 |
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