Multiple choice softskills communication We must ______ action to deal with the problem before it spreads to other areas. take takes taken took Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Modal verbs like "must" are always followed by the base form of the verb without conjugation. "Take" is the base form; "takes" is third-person present, "taken" is the past participle, and "took" is simple past tense.