Which of the given phrases should replace the phrase given in bold (shown here in capitals) in the sentence to make it meaningful and grammatically correct? It is necessary that WE TAKE ANY steps to…
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Which of the given phrases should replace the phrase given in bold (shown here in capitals) in the sentence to make it meaningful and grammatically correct?
It is necessary that WE TAKE ANY steps to reduce pollution soon.
- we taking every
- we have taken no
- us to take any
- we take some
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - we take some
'It is necessary that' takes the subjunctive ('we take'), and an affirmative statement needs 'some', not 'any': 'It is necessary that we take some steps to reduce pollution soon'. 'we taking every' and 'us to take any' are ungrammatical; 'we have taken no' reverses the meaning.
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