This phrase focuses on action taken for a purpose.
The idea
Use take measures for taking steps to achieve a result, often to prevent or solve a problem. Add to and a verb to name the purpose.
Examples
- The city took measures to reduce noise.
- The library is taking security measures.
- Farmers took preventive measures against frost.
- The school will take further measures if needed.
- The team took immediate measures after the leak.
- The museum has taken measures to protect its collection.
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Watch out
Avoid make measures when you mean taking action; say take measures.
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Choose the missing word. The port must ___ measures to limit pollution. (take / make)
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take
take follows the modal must.
Choose the missing word. The clinic ___ measures to save water last year. (took / takes)
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took
took places the action last year.
Choose the missing word. The club has ___ measures to improve access. (taken / taking)
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taken
taken completes the present perfect after has.
Practice round
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Choose the missing word. The port must ___ measures to limit pollution. (take / make)
Choose the missing word. The clinic ___ measures to save water last year. (took / takes)
Choose the missing word. The club has ___ measures to improve access. (taken / taking)
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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