Meaning
‘I need to‘ is used when saying that someone should do something or has to do something. A necessary commitment or obligation to do something.
Today’s Sentences
- I need to win.
- I need to work out.
- I need to go on a vacation.
- I need to go to the market.
- I need to volunteer on the weekend.
- Writer’s Note
01
I need to win.
Situation 1
The race is tomorrow.
You’ll do great.
Believe in yourself!
I need to win.
Winning isn’t everything.
But I hope you get to celebrate afterwards!
Situation 2
I’m so nervous about the game.
You’ve been competing for years now.
There’s nothing to worry about.
I need to win.
You win some and you lose some.
Stay positive.
02
I need to work out.
Situation 1
The weather is horrible this week.
I hope it gets better soon.
I need to work out.
Were you planning on going for a run?
Yes, my goal was to run 10k every morning.
So much for that.
Situation 2
I’ve been so stressed these past few days.
Oh no.
How about meditating?
I need to work out.
Maybe you could ride that new bike you got last month.
03
I need to go on a vacation.
Situation 1
I need to go on a vacation.
Have you been stressed?
Yes, too many hours at the office.
Well, I hear the beaches are great this time of year.
Situation 2
Raising kids is such a handful.
I need to go on a vacation.
Have they been getting to you?
Well, sometimes you just need to feel yourself again.
Trying to be a good parent can be overwhelming.
04
I need to go to the market.
Situation 1
It looks like there’s nothing to eat.
Have you checked the freezer for leftovers?
I need to go to the market.
Let me know if you need anything.
Actually, could you pick up some milk and eggs?
Thanks!
Situation 2
I need to go to the market.
Is there something you wanted to get?
Just some wine and cheese for us tonight.
Let’s go to the market together.
05
I need to volunteer on the weekend.
Situation 1
What are you doing on Saturday?
I need to volunteer on the weekend.
What kind of volunteer work?
I’ll be helping out at the food bank.
Situation 2
We’re going to the beach on Sunday.
Wanna come?
I need to volunteer on the weekend.
Where will you be?
I perform free wellness exams for animals on the weekends.
Writer’s Note
Similar Words & Phrases
Need– Requiring something because it is essential or very important. Also, expressing necessity or obligation.
Must– Describes a general or permanent obligation, or an obligation in the near future.
Should – When talking about obligation, things that are necessary to do, or to give advice about things that are a good idea to do.
Have to – When something is necessary or required, or obliged to do something or have something happen.
Let’s look at the examples below:
I need to do the dishes.
I must do the dishes.
I should do the dishes.
I have to do the dishes.
He needs to go surfing.
He should go surfing.
He must go surfing.
He has to go surfing.
Write your own examples, practice them aloud, and record yourself!
