DESCRIBING PROBLEMS 1

With past participles as adjectives With nouns

The new dress is torn It has some tears in it. There are some holes in
it.

With past participles as adjectives With nouns

The bus is damaged There is some damage on both sides
With past participles as adjectives With nouns
The dish is chipped There is a chip in it

With past participles as adjectives With nouns

The tablecloth is stained It has a stain on it
 With past participles as adjectives With nouns
The screen of my cellphone is scratched There are some scratches on it

With past participles as adjectives With nouns

The water pipe is leaking* It has a leak
With past participles as adjectives With nouns
My car is dented It has a dent
2. The fire alarm (adjust)

The fire alarm needs adjusting or The fire alarm needs to be adjusted.

3. The lights (replace)

The lights need replacing or the lights need to be replaced.

4. The plants (water)

The plants need watering or The plants need to be watered

5. The oven (fix)

The oven needs fixing or the oven needs to be fixed

6. The ceiling (paint)

The ceiling needs painting or the ceiling needs to be painted

7. The window (wash)

The window needs washing or the window needs to be washed

8. The light switch (change)

The light switch needs changing or the light switch needs to be changed.