Hello,
I have been always taught that the verb 'need' can be treated as either a modal verb or a "normal" function verb. Following this rule, is it correct to say:
1) Need you any help?
2) We need drink some water.
3) He need some sugar.
To be honest, they sound bad to me. On the other hand, If I am allowed to treat 'need' as a modal verb, then presumbly, I can use inversion to form question, and I don't have to add -s in the third person singular... Correct me if I'm wrong.
Thank you for your comments.
I have been always taught that the verb 'need' can be treated as either a modal verb or a "normal" function verb. Following this rule, is it correct to say:
1) Need you any help?
2) We need drink some water.
3) He need some sugar.
To be honest, they sound bad to me. On the other hand, If I am allowed to treat 'need' as a modal verb, then presumbly, I can use inversion to form question, and I don't have to add -s in the third person singular... Correct me if I'm wrong.
Thank you for your comments.