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I need you swallow vs I need you to swallow

The correct phrase is "I need you to swallow." The infinitive form of the verb "to swallow" is required after the modal verb "need." The first phrase is incorrect as it is missing the preposition "to."

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 590 views

I need you swallow

This phrase is incorrect. It is missing the preposition "to" before the verb.

The correct form is "I need you to swallow." Use the infinitive form of the verb (to + base form) after the modal verb "need."
  • Jonah, I need you to swallow this pill.
  • That's why I need you to swallow your pride, so we can win.
  • So I need you to swallow it, OK?
  • I need your help to swallow up this spell.
  • You need to swallow that sadness way deep.
  • Then all the child need do is swallow.
  • You'll need it to swallow this.
  • Casey, listen, we need to swallow this.
  • In order to maintain air-speed velocity... a swallow needs to beat its wings 43 times every second, right?
  • All right, all right, you need to swallow, Jack.
  • I need you to swallow.
  • Okay, Ray, I need you to open your mouth, and now swallow.
  • Listen. I need you to go back to the transport pod.
  • I need you to help me free Barbie.
  • No, I need you there.
  • I need you to protect her.
  • I need you writing discharge forms.
  • Far more importantly, I need you To come back...
  • Which is why I need you.
  • Insurance in case I need you.

Alternatives:

  • I need you to swallow.
  • I need you to eat.
  • I need you to drink.
  • I need you to listen.
  • I need you to speak.

I need you to swallow

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use this phrase when you want to express a requirement for someone to swallow something. The structure is "I need + pronoun + to + verb."
  • Jonah, I need you to swallow this pill.
  • That's why I need you to swallow your pride, so we can win.
  • So I need you to swallow it, OK?
  • I need you to swallow.
  • I need your help to swallow up this spell.
  • You need to swallow that sadness way deep.
  • You'll need it to swallow this.
  • Casey, listen, we need to swallow this.
  • All right, all right, you need to swallow, Jack.
  • Then all the child need do is swallow.
  • In order to maintain air-speed velocity... a swallow needs to beat its wings 43 times every second, right?
  • Okay, Ray, I need you to open your mouth, and now swallow.
  • Listen. I need you to go back to the transport pod.
  • I need you to help me free Barbie.
  • No, I need you there.
  • I need you to protect her.
  • I need you writing discharge forms.
  • Far more importantly, I need you To come back...
  • Which is why I need you.
  • Insurance in case I need you.

Alternatives:

  • I need you to eat.
  • I need you to drink.
  • I need you to listen.
  • I need you to speak.
  • I need you to read.

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