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JAMB Use of English 1982 Question 57

Question 57

Verb Forms

Choose the most appropriate option to fill the gap: His hair needs________

  1. A.to cut
  2. B.to have cut
  3. C.being cut
  4. D.to be cutting
  5. E.cutting
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (cutting)

Explanation

After 'need', the -ing form has a passive meaning: 'needs cutting' = needs to be cut.