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by nuhru_1098 Sat Sep 20, 2008 3:13 pmGerunds in Passive Sense
We often use a gerund after the verbs need, require and want. In this case, the gerund has a passive sense.
* I have three shirts that need washing. (need to be washed)
* This letter requires signing. (needs to be signed)
* The house wants repainting. (needs to be repainted)
The expression "something wants doing" is British English.
We often use a gerund after the verbs need, require and want. In this case, the gerund has a passive sense.
* I have three shirts that need washing. (need to be washed)
* This letter requires signing. (needs to be signed)
* The house wants repainting. (needs to be repainted)
The expression "something wants doing" is British English.
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