English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
NEED IN TAG QUESTIONS
4. When “need” is the only verb in a sentence, “do”, “does” or “did” forms the tag:
She needs money. Doesn’t she?
When “need” is preceded by an auxiliary verb, the auxiliary verb forms the tag:
We can’t need it now. Can we?
When “need” precedes an auxiliary verb, “need” forms the tag:
We need not come along. Need we?
Now put yourself to the test
1. We need not do this.
2. I needed rest.
3. We wouldn’t need their input.
4. She needs the information.
5. We don’t need him here.
GAB
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