Question

2a) change the sentences using the gerund after the verbs to need, to want, to require, to deserve and the adjective worth. 1. you should repair your car. 2. it's high time to dust the carpet, jack. 3. oh, dear! you mustn't drink this water. filter it first. 4. you should read this book. 5. i think it's necessary to praise nick. he's got an excellent mark in english. 6. you don't have to buy a dictionary. you can use mine. 7. don't forget to invite them to the party. 8. you should polish your shoes. 9. it's time to have your hair cut. 10. you shouldn't speak of this matter at the meeting. 11. this film is rather boring. you'd better go to the cinema next week. 12. you should clean your coat. 13. it'll be useful if you see this exhibition. 14. you should water the roses and cut off the dead branches. 15. you should take this dress to the dry-cleaner's.

Answer 1

1. You car need repairing
2. You  carpet needs dusting, Jack.
3. Oh, dear! You  this water requires filtering
4.This book is worth reading.
5. I think Nick deserves to be praised. He's got an excellent mark in English.
6. I want you to use my dictionary
7.You need to invite them to the party
8. Your shoes wants polishing.
9. I advise you to have your hair cut.
10.You dont need to speak of this matter at the meeting
11. This film is rather boring. I advise you to go to the cinema next week.
12. Your coat wants cleaning.
13. I advise  you to see this exhibition.
14. You roses requires watering and cutting off the dead branches.
15. You need to take this dress to the dry-cleaner's.