Question

Paraphrase the following using the modal verb NEED:

1. I see no reason why we should argue. 2. It was not necessary for her to carry the bags all by herself: there were porters at the station. 3. Is it so very necessary that you should go there at all? 4. There is no use worrying about her; she is quite able to take care of herself. 5. What's the use of reproaching yourself. 6. I don't think there is any need to bother them. 7. It was quite unnecessary for you to do the work instead of him.

Answer 1

1. We needn't argue.
2. She needn't to carry the bags all by herself, there were porters at the station.
3. Need you go there at all?
4. You needn't worry about her, she is quite able to take care of herself.
5. You needn't reproach yourself.
6. You needn't bother them.
7. You needn't to do the work instead of him.