A requirement is something necessary or a condition that must be met.
The idea
Use a requirement for a thing or a requirement to followed by a verb. You can meet requirements.
Examples
- A passport is a requirement for this trip.
- The job has several language requirements.
- We met the safety requirements before opening.
- There is a requirement to wear a helmet.
- The school changed its entry requirements.
- Fresh water is a basic requirement for the plants.
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Watch out
A requirement is stronger than a preference: it states a necessity, not merely a wish.
Try it yourself
Choose the correct form. The permit has two ___. (requirements / requirement)
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requirements
Requirements follows the number two in the plural.
Choose the correct form. There is a requirement ___ register. (to / for)
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to
To introduces the required action of registering.
Choose the correct form. Applicants must ___ the age requirement. (meet / eat)
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meet
Meet means satisfy the stated age condition.
Practice round
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Choose the correct form. The permit has two ___. (requirements / requirement)
Choose the correct form. There is a requirement ___ register. (to / for)
Choose the correct form. Applicants must ___ the age requirement. (meet / eat)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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