1) May I change the word “need” for the word “necessity” in the following sentences? a We draw money from the account as the need arises. b We must look after the needs of the elderly. c Our schools meet the educational needs of every child. d Contact our New Supermarket: a service that caters for your every need. e There's no need for you to come if you don't want to. f There's a growing need for new housing in many rural areas. g We fully recognize the need to improve communications. h Don't you ever feel the need to take a vacation? i There's no need to shout; I'm not deaf! j Our aim is to provide adequate food for those families in need. k The whole house is in need of painting. l Many of the refugees are in dire need of medical treatment. m China has its own space technology and has no need of Russian help.
2) May I change the word “necessity” for the word “need” in the following sentences? n A telephone is an absolute necessity for this job. o We went to buy the basic necessities for our stay. p Food and clothing are the bare necessities of life. q Martin Company was faced with the necessity of firing many of its employees. r There's no necessity to buy tickets in advance. s The treaty is considered a diplomatic necessity. t He was forced by necessity to steal a loaf of bread. u The summary of his findings is, of necessity, very brief. v Necessity is the mother of invention. w Taxes are a regrettable necessity. x Leave it to me - I'll do the necessary. y The summary of his findings is, of necessity, very brief.
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a We draw money from the account as the need arises. (possible) b We must look after the needs of the elderly. (possible, not as idiomatic) c Our schools meet the educational needs of every child.
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a We draw money from the account as the need arises. (possible) b We must look after the needs of the elderly. (possible, not as idiomatic) c Our schools meet the educational needs of every child. (possible, not as idiomatic) d Contact our New Supermarket: a service that caters for your every need. (possible, not as idiomatic) e There's no need for you to come if you don't wa