“NEED” IN TAG QUESTIONS

English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)

“NEED” IN TAG QUESTIONS

1. When the verb needs precedes another verb, it forms the tag:
   We need to leave early- needn’t we?
2. When need is preceded by an auxiliary verb, the auxiliary verb forms the tag:
   We can’t need it today- can we?
3. When need is the only verb in a sentence, do, does or did forms the tag:
   We need money- don’t we?

Now, put yourself to the test by forming the tags

1. We could have left early.
2. He doesn’t sing.
3. We need not see him.
4. He had a great time.
5. He hadn’t had lunch when I arrived.
   GAB