Gerund in Passive Sense
"Gerund" is often used after these verbs need, deserve, require and want having passive voice sense.
Following examples for you to understand.
Need
The dishes need washing. (need to be washed)
My car needed fixing. (needed to be fixed)
Deserve
He deserves giving respect. (deserves to be given)
You don't deserve admiring this book. (don't deserve to be admired)
Require
These checks require signing. (need to be signed)
The decision will require approving. (will need to be approved)
Want
The machine wants repairing. (needs to be repaired)
She wants taking to the hospital. (she needs to be taken)
English Grammar Gerund
Difference between Gerund and Infinitive
Infinitive and Gerund
Infinitive and Gerund - with same meaning
Infinitive and Gerund - with different meaning
Infinitive Grammar
