Tense is the form of the verb by which we get to know the time of an action. Now, we will get to learn the applications of the verb “measure’’ in all the types of various tenses.
We have to affix an “s’’ with “measure” to frame “measures’’ for the usage in case of making a sentence in the present indefinite tense. The present participle form is “measuring’’ and the past and past participle form of the verb is “measured’’. We can use these forms of verbs in different forms of the three tenses.
Now, we will get to know the relevant facts regarding the usage of “measure” in all the tense forms along with examples and detailed explanations.
“Measure’’ in the present tense.
The present tense deals with the actions that take place in an indefinite time span. Let us look over how “measure’’ acts in the present tense.
We definitely use the verb “measure’’ in the present tense to take the particular size of something or some person in the general concept.
When can we use “measure’’ in the present tense?
We can apply the transitive verb “measure’’ in the present tense to form an opinion about any person or thing how bad or good it/he is.
Sentence structure or pattern of “measure’’ in the present tense-
| Type of present tense | Rule to form a sentence with “measure’’ in the present tense |
| 1. Present indefinite tense/ Simple present tense | a. Subject (any person or idea)+measure/measures + object+measure/measures + object + remaining portion of the sentence(descriptive sentence) (ii) Do/does + subject (any person or thing) + measure + object + other part of the sentence? (for making questions) (iii) Measure + object + rest of the sentence(imperative sentence) |
| 2. Present continuous tense/ Present progressive tense | a. Subject (any person or thing) + am/is/are + measuring + object + rest of the sentence (assertive sentence) b. Am/is/are + subject (any person or thing) + measuring + object + remaining portion of the sentence (for making question) |
| 3. Present perfect tense | a. Subject (any person or thing) +has/have + measured (past participle form) + object + rest of the sentence(to make a descriptive sentence) |
| 4. Present perfect continuous tense/ Present perfect progressive tense | a. Subject + has/ have been + verb+ing + object b. Has/have + subject + been + verb + ing + object + remaining part of the sentence (for question-making sentence) |
Examples and explanations with the usage of “measure’’ in the present tense-
| Type of present tense | Example | Explanation |
| 1. Present indefinite tense/ Simple present tense | The doctor measures the temperature of the body with a thermometer. | Here the verb “measures’’ in its base form is in the usage for showing that the doctor measures the temperature of the body with a thermometer in a general sense. |
| 2. Present continuous tense/ Present progressive tense | The mason is measuring the length of the place as a big building is to be built there. | The term “is measuring’’ helps us to know the ongoing process of measurement in the past. We come to know that the mason is measuring the length of the place as a big building is to be built there. |
| 3. Present perfect tense | Have you measured the height of the boy whose shirt you are going to buy? | The verb “has improved’’ is used to refer to a finished action recently. It is seen that you have measured the height of the boy whose shirt you are going to buy. |
| 4. Present perfect continuous tense/ Present perfect progressive tense | The teachers are measuring the lines for an hour which the students have drawn on the drawing paper. | In this example, the verb “has been measuring’’ shows that the teachers are measuring the lines for an hour which the students have drawn on the drawing paper. |
“Measure’’ in the past tense.
A past tense consists of the verb forms that carry on the previous action. Now, we are going to learn the usage of “measure” in the past tense.
The verb “measured’’ is used in the past tense to show the acceptance of anything in terms of calculations.
When can we use “measure’’ in the past tense?
The transitive verb “measured’’ can be inserted in the past tense to show the intention to find out the size of someone’s body or thing in order to buy or allow in an issue. We have to use “measured’’, and “measuring’’ for the showcase of taking measurements.
Sentence structure pattern with “measure’’ in the past tense-
| Type of past tense | Rules to be followed to form a sentence with “matter’’ in the past tense |
| 1. Past indefinite tense/ Simple past tense | a. Subject + measured (past form)+ object + other portion of the sentence(assertive sentence) b. Did + subject + measure + object + remaining portion +?(question making) |
| 2. Past continuous tense/ Past progressive tense | a. The subject + was/were + verb + ing + object + remaining part of the sentence(declarative sentence) b. Was/were + subject + verb + ing + object + remaining part of the sentence (for question-making sentence) |
| 3. Past perfect tense | a. Subject + had + mattered + object + remaining part of the sentence(assertive sentence) b. Had + subject + measure + object + remaining part of the sentence(question making) |
| 4. Past perfect continuous tense/ past progressive tense | a. Subject + had + been + verb +ing + object + other part of the sentence(assertive sentence) b. Had + subject +been + verb +ing + object + other part of the sentence(for making question) |
Examples and explanations of “measure’’ in the past tense-
| Type of past tense | Example | Explanation |
| 1. Past indefinite tense/ Simple past tense | The scientist measured the growth rate of plants. | The verb “measured’’ is used to frame a sentence to show executed actions of the past. We find out that the scientist measured the growth rate of plants. |
| 2. Past continuous tense/ Past progressive tense | Rahamat was measuring the strength of the neighbor. | Here “was improving’’ is used to form an ongoing action in the past. We come to know that Rahamat was measuring the strength of the neighbor. |
| 3. Past perfect tense | My father had measured the paper for the drawing before I could assist him. | It is seen that my father’s measuring the paper for drawing was done before my assistance was provided to him. |
| 4. Past perfect continuous tense/ Past perfect progressive tense | The girl had been measuring the lace for her sister for half an hour. | Here it is found that a girl had been measuring the lace for her sister for half an hour. |
“Measure’’ in the future tense.
Future tense can be used to indicate the action that will be performed in the future. Let us see the usage of how “measure’’ acts in the future tense.
We apply the verb “measure’’ in the future tense to refer to the acts for getting the amount or size of someone or something that will help us to form any concept on them.
When do we use “measure’’ in the future tense?
The verb “measure’’ along with shall/will is used to display the action of taking the size for the purpose of buying or allowing to take part in any place or competition in the future tense.
Sentence structure or formation with the verb “measure’’ in the future tense-
| Type of future tense | How to form a sentence with “measure’’ in the future tense |
| 1. Future indefinite tense/ Simple future tense | a. Subject + shall/will + measure + object + other section of the sentence(descriptive sentence) |
| 2. Future continuous tense/ Future progressive tense | a. Subject + shall/will + be+ measuring + object + other section of the sentence(descriptive sentence) |
| 3. Future perfect tense | a. Subject + shall/will + have + measure + object + other section of the sentence(while making descriptive sentence) |
| 4. Future perfect continuous tense/ Future perfect progressive tense | a. Subject + shall/will + have + been + verb + ing+ object + other section of the sentence(while making descriptive sentence) b. Shall/will + subject + have + been + verb + ing + object + other section of the sentence(while forming interrogative sentence) |
Examples and explanations of “measure’’ in the future tense-
| Type of future tense | Example | Explanation |
| 1. Future indefinite tense/ Simple future tense | The organizer will measure the heights of the players. | The verb “will measure’’ is used to give us an example of general action of the future. We see that the organizer will measure the heights of the players. |
| 2. Future continuous tense/ Future progressive tense | We will be measuring the length of the water in the lake. | Here we see the ongoing action of the future. It is seen that we will be measuring the length of the water in the lake. |
| 3. Future perfect tense | The stranger will have measured the distance of the hotel from the station on foot. | In this sentence, the verb “will have measured’’ is used to show the future action. It is found that the stranger will have measured the distance of the hotel from the station on foot. |
| 4. Future perfect continuous tense/ Future perfect progressive tense | Titir will have been measuring the depth of love for her lover for some weeks. | The verb “will have been measuring’’ forms the continuous action for some time in the future that shows Titir, a girl will have been measuring the depth of love for her lover for some weeks. |
Conclusion
At last, we may say that we can use the verb “measure’’ as a noun in the form “measurement’’. We are also able to frame phrasal verbs such as “measure off’’, “measure out’’, and “measure up’’ with the verb “measure’’.
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