Did there need to be vs Need there to be

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Did there need to be" is commonly used in past tense questions, while "need there to be" is used in present or future tense statements or questions.

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Did there need to be

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in past tense questions.

This phrase is used in past tense questions to inquire about the necessity of something in the past. It follows the structure of auxiliary verb + subject + main verb + infinitive + complement.

Examples:

Did there need to be so much noise last night?
Did there need to be any changes made to the schedule?
Did there need to be more information provided?
Did there need to be a reason for the delay?
Did there need to be a meeting about this issue?

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Alternatives:

Was there a need to be
Was there any need to be
Was there a requirement to be
Was there a necessity to be
Was there a reason to be

Need there to be

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in present or future tense statements or questions.

This phrase is used in present or future tense statements or questions to express the necessity of something. It follows the structure of main verb + subject + infinitive + complement.

Examples:

Need there to be any further discussion on this topic?
Need there to be more time allocated for the project?
Need there to be any specific requirements for the event?
Need there to be a reason for the decision?
Need there to be a change in plans?

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Alternatives:

Is there a need to be
Is there any need to be
Is there a requirement to be
Is there a necessity to be
Is there a reason to be

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Did there need to be vs Need there to be