need doing vs. needs to do

[Dorel]

Hello!

Which is the correct choice in the following sentence and what is the rule applying here?

"A lot .................. to the house before we can move in."
a. needs be doing
b. needs done
c. needs doing
d. needs to do

Thanks!

[Mister Micawber]

'Needs doing' or 'needs to be done'– but the latter is not among the answers offered.
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[Dorel]

Ok, thanks a lot!
I agree, your suggestion, which is not among the answers, is the best and the one that I am used to. The others just seem so weird... But still, is the correct option used in any instances of the language? I "Googled" it a little but found no sentences containing the structure.

[Mister Micawber]

Yes. It is used more in British English.
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