Question

0056 3 The government should take an action to reduce the birth rate. The government should take [[an]] action to reduce the birth rate. _ When you are talking about the idea or process of doing something, action is uncountable: 'There is too much talk and not enough action.'In the phrase take action, action is always uncountable: 'This illegal trade will continue unless action is taken to stop it.'

Accepted Answer

action ✗ The government should take action to reduce the birth rate. The government should take [[ ]] action to reduce the birth rate. an | _

Idx	0056
Keyword	action
Sub Entry Number	3
Type of Sentence	✗
Error Sentence	The government should take an action to reduce the birth rate.
Correct Sentence	The government should take action to reduce the birth rate.
Cloze Error Sentence	The government should take [[an]] action to reduce the birth rate.
Cloze Sentence	The government should take [[ ]] action to reduce the birth rate.
Cloze Answer	_
Choices	an \| _
Explanation	When you are talking about the idea or process of doing something, action is uncountable: 'There is too much talk and not enough action.' In the phrase take action, action is always uncountable: 'This illegal trade will continue unless action is taken to stop it.'

Action Government Reduce Birth Rate Uncountable Talking Idea