1
2
3
4
5
100
My computer is slow. The software needs... (upgrade)
... to be upgraded
... upgrading
100
The lightbulb is broken. It needs... (change)
... changing
... to be changed
100
The floor is dirty. It needs... (clean)
... cleaning
... to be cleaned
100
My kitchen is messy. The dishes... (wash)
... need washing
... need to be washed
100
My room is messy. It needs... (tidy)
... tidying
... to be tidied
200
My laundry is dirty but I'm too busy to wash it. I will... (wash)
... get/have it washed
... get (somebody) to wash it
... have (somebody) wash it
200
My car broke down and I can't fix it. I will... (repair)
... get/have it repaired/fixed
... get (somebody) to repair/fix it
... have (somebody) repair/fix it
200
My friend wants to borrow my book, but I need it. I will... (copy)
... get/have it copied
... get (somebody) to copy it
... have (somebody) copy it
200
The wallpaper came off my wall but I can't reach it. I will... (paint)
... get/have it painted
... get (somebody) to paint it
... have (somebody) paint it
200
My hair is getting really long but I don't have any scissors. I will... (cut)
... get/have it cut
... get (somebody) to cut it
... have (somebody) cut it
300
picture + subject + base verb
300
showerhead / replace
(examples:)
The showerhead needs replacing.
I will get a handyman to replace the showerhead.
400
picture + subject
500
picture only