(This paragraph needs revising)
- (S): This paragraph
- (NEED): needs
- (- ing form): revising
Avoid using an infinitive or a participle instead of an (- ing) form.
[OR]
(This paragraph to be revised)
- (S): This paragraph
- (NEED): needs
- (to be): to be
- (participle): revised
Avoid using an (- ing) form instead of a participle.
Examples:
Incorrect: His car needs (to fix).
Correct: His car needs (fixing).
[OR]
Correct: His car needs (to be fixed)
Incorrect: The rug needs (cleaned) before we move in.
Correct: The rug needs (cleaning) before we move in.
[OR]
Correct: The rug needs (to be cleaned) before we move in.
Incorrect: The house needs (to paint), but we plan to wait until next summer to do it.
Correct: The house needs (painting), but we plan to wait until next summer to do it.
[OR]
Correct: The house needs (to be painted), but we plan to wait until next summer to do it.
Incorrect: Her watch needed (repaired).
Correct: Her watch needed (repairing)
[OR]
Her watch needed (to be repaired)
Incorrect: The hem of this dress needs (mended) before i wear it again.
Correct: The hem of this dress needs (mending) before i wear it again.
[OR]
The hen of this dress needs (to be mended) before i wear it again.
Problems With Verbs (3): Necessity, Usually for Repair or Improvement.
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on Sunday, July 19, 2009
Label:
Problems With Verbs.
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