Marginal Modal Auxiliaries
Quiz
Rewrite the following sentences by using 'need' + -ing. Take note of the fact that the construction is used in British English only.
The potatoes need to be peeled.
The windows need to be cleaned.
The hospital needs to be reconstructed.
The children's room needs to be repainted.
The bathrooms need to be redecorated.
The armchair needs to be cleaned once again.
The plane needs to be tested again.
Your laptop computer needs to be debugged.
The light bulb needs to be changed.
The stain needs to be removed immediately.
The shoes need to be cleaned.
The picture needs to be painted.
The uniform needs to be washed.
The mess needs to be cleaned up.
My hair needs to be trimmed a little.