Conversation 1

Man: So, what needs to be done?
Woman: Lots needs to be done.
Man: OK, such as?
Woman: First, all the documents need to be proofread. Then they need to be formatted.
Man: OK, I can do that. Do these need to be translated?
Woman: No, you can leave that for me.
Man: OK, great. I'll get right on it.

Conversation 2

Woman: Is your new house finished yet?
Man: No, lots still needs to be done.
Woman: Yeah, such as?
Man: Well, the walls still need to be painted, and the wiring still needs to be done.
Woman: Well, at least you're getting close to the end.
Man: True, but until then, no rest.

Conversation 3

Man: What needs to be done for the party?
Woman: Lots. Let's see. First, the tables need to be set, and the chairs need to be brought down from upstairs.
Man: I can do that.
Woman: Great, but the chairs might be dusty. They may need to be wiped off first.
Man: OK, no problem. Do you have any towels?
Woman: I do. But they're in the washer. They might need to be dried first.
Man: Actually, you know what, they might work better if they're damp.
Woman: Good point. The washer is over there.

Passive Modals of Obligation

• The reports need to be edited.
  • We need to edit the reports.
• These packages must be delivered today.
  • We need to deliver the packages today.
• The employees need to be notified.
  • We need to notify the employees.
• The staff needs to be paid.
  • We need to pay the staff.

1. The software needs to be updated.
2. The chairs need to be brought in from outside.
3. The dogs need to be fed.
4. The dishes need to be put away.

1. The lawn needs to be cut.
2. The report needs to be printed.
3. The data needs to be analyzed.
4. The forms need to be collected.

1. The staff needs to be paid.
   The workers need to be paid.
2. The dog needs to be fed.
   The dogs need to be fed.
3. This has to be done today.
   These have to be sent today.
   

1. What cups need to be washed?
   The red ones. The blue ones don't need to be washed.
2. Do these packages need to be sent?
   No, they don’t need to be sent.
3. Does the staff need to be paid?
   No, they don’t need to be paid.

1. Those may need to be wiped first.
2. The tires might need to be inflated.
3. The fruit might need to be washed first.
4. She will need to be picked up at the airport.