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Olgaaa Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Need or needs?

Can you please explain me when I should say "need" and when "needs" ? Is it possible to use "needs" with plurars? for example:
My nose and my stomack needs ....
or
My nose and my stomack need....

I think that the first example is correct, but I can't understand why!
  

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Need is a verb similar to other verbs. It is inflected in the third person singular. I need a new car.

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  • Need is a verb similar to other verbs.
  • It is inflected in the third person singular.
  • I need a new car.
  • You need a new car.
  • He needs a new car.
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Need is a verb similar to other verbs. It is inflected in the third person singular.

I need a new car.
You need a new car.
He needs a new car.

(p.s. stomach; explain to me)

Also, need can be used as a noun.

He has many wants and needs.
They are homeless. They have a greater need for help than other people.
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thank you. And what about plurals? What version I should used?
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Here are the plurals:

We need a new car.
They need a new car.
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