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Cavalier King Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Add 'to' after 'need not'?
Should we add 'to' after 'need not'? For example, "You need not to worry about" or "You need not worry about". Which one is grammatically correct?
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When need functions as a modal verb, do not use to ; otherwise, do. You need not worry about it. You do not need to worry about it.
- When need functions as a modal verb, do not use to ; otherwise, do.
- You need not worry about it.
- You do not need to worry about it.
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When need functions as a modal verb, do not use to; otherwise, do.
You need not worry about it.
You do not need to worry about it.
You need not worry about it.
You do not need to worry about it.
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