| Idx | 1876 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | need |
| Sub Entry Number | 4 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | Tina needs leave her house at seven o'clock every morning. |
| Correct Sentence | Tina needs to leave her house at seven o'clock every morning. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | Tina needs [[ ]] leave her house at seven o'clock every morning. |
| Cloze Sentence | Tina needs [[to]] leave her house at seven o'clock every morning. |
| Cloze Answer | to |
| Choices | to | _ |
| Explanation | 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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