Which is correct:
"anything else is needed" or "anything else needed"?

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anything else is needed

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to emphasize that something additional is required.

Examples:

  • If anything else is needed, please let me know.

Alternatives:

  • Is anything else needed?
  • Is there anything else that is needed?
  • Is there anything else required?
  • Is there anything else necessary?
  • Is there anything else that we need?

anything else needed

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to ask if any further items or actions are necessary.

Examples:

  • Anything else needed before we proceed?

Alternatives:

  • Is anything else needed?
  • Is there anything else that is needed?
  • Is there anything else required?
  • Is there anything else necessary?
  • Is there anything else that we need?
Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Anything else is needed' is used when emphasizing that something additional is required, while 'Anything else needed' is used when asking if any further items or actions are necessary.

Last updated: March 27, 2024

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