Describe what a situation needs or what a rule makes compulsory.
The idea
Use require with a noun, or require someone to do something. The passive is be required to do something.
Examples
- The job requires careful planning.
- The museum requires visitors to book online.
- This plant requires very little water.
- All passengers are required to show a ticket.
- Repairing the bridge required several months.
- Does the recipe require fresh herbs?
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Do not omit to before the verb: say require visitors to book.
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Choose the correct answer. The application ___ two references. (requires / require)
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requires
requires agrees with the singular application.
Choose the correct answer. The school requires students ___ uniforms. (to wear / wear)
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to wear
to wear follows the people named by the school.
Choose the correct answer. Staff are required ___ the door. (to lock / lock)
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to lock
to lock completes the passive obligation.
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Choose the correct answer. The application ___ two references. (requires / require)
Choose the correct answer. The school requires students ___ uniforms. (to wear / wear)
Choose the correct answer. Staff are required ___ the door. (to lock / lock)
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