| Idx | 1875 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | need |
| Sub Entry Number | 4 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | For a long time I have felt the need of improving my French. |
| Correct Sentence | For a long time I have felt the need to improve my French. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | For a long time I have felt the need [[of improving]] my French. |
| Cloze Sentence | For a long time I have felt the need [[to improve]] my French. |
| Cloze Answer | to improve |
| Choices | to improve | of improving |
| Explanation | a need to do sth (NOT of/for doing ): 'I don't understand their need to sell the house.' In affirmative sentences, use need to do sth (WITH to ): 'I need to get to the airport by seven at the latest.' Compare (1) the negative forms: 'She doesn't need to stay if she doesn't want to.' 'She needn't stay if she doesn't want.' (2) the question forms: 'Does she need to stay any longer?' 'Need she stay any longer?' |
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