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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Need

Hi,

"Software is more concerned with the programs which the computer system needs to fulfil its day-to-day commitments." [From Computer Programming Fortran by A.S. Radford.]

What is the object of the verb "needs" in the sentence? Is it "the programs" or "to fulfil its day-to-day commitments"?

Thank you.
  

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I think the sentence essentially needs 'needs'. Without 'needs' the sentence is rendered meaningless. The second half of the sentence means: The computer system requires the programs to carry out its daily activities.

— Prajwalkr

  • I think the sentence essentially needs 'needs'.
  • Without 'needs' the sentence is rendered meaningless.
  • The second half of the sentence means: The computer system requires the programs to carry out its daily activities.
  • So,needs is essential here.
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I think the sentence essentially needs 'needs'.

Without 'needs' the sentence is rendered meaningless. The second half of the sentence means:

The computer system requires the programs to carry out its daily activities.

So,needs is essential here.
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