Something in your home has stopped working. How can you explain what needs doing? Use need + -ing to describe a necessary job: “The tap needs fixing.” “The window needs cleaning.” “The battery needs replacing.” The thing before “needs” receives the action. The tap does not fix anything: someone needs to fix it. Compare: “I need to clean the window.” “The window needs cleaning.” Your turn: complete each sentence with the correct form. 1. The door needs ___ (paint). 2. I need to ___ (replace) the battery.