Question

She need not ______ hard.

• A. work
• B. to working
• C. to work
• D. works

Answer 1

Answer:

A. work

• The phrase "need not" is a modal construction used to express lack of necessity or obligation. (ആവശ്യകതയോ ബാധ്യതയോ ഇല്ല). When using "need not," the following verb typically appears in its base form (infinitive form) without "to" before it. This is a standard rule in English grammar.
• When we use "need" in negative or question sentences, and especially when it's an auxiliary verb, we just use the main verb without "to" after "need." For example, "She need not work hard" or "Do they need to go?"
• In positive sentences, we use "to" before the main verb after "need," like "She needs to work hard."