Measure can mean find a size or amount, or be a stated size.

The idea

Use measure the table for the measuring action and the table measures two metres across for its size. State units with in centimetres. The past is measured.

Examples

  • Please measure the table before moving it.
  • The table measures two metres across.
  • She measured the room in centimetres.
  • We need a tool to measure the distance.
  • He is measuring the length of the door.
  • The box measures thirty centimetres wide.

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Watch out

In the table measures two metres, the table has that size; it is not performing the measuring action.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the direct object of the measuring action. Please measure the ___ before moving it. (table / length)

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    table

    Measure takes the table as the object of the action.

  2. Choose the present form for the box’s size. In the present, the box ___ thirty centimetres wide. (measures / measured)

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    measures

    Measures states the box’s width in the present.

  3. Choose the preposition before the unit. She measured the room ___ centimetres. (in / from)

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    in

    In introduces the unit used for the measurement.

Use it today

Describe something you could measure and state its size with a unit.