PHRASAL VERBS WITH TAKE — EXERCISE 1 (ESL)
level: Advanced (C1/C2)
Take is one of the most commonly used verbs in English, and its phrasal forms are equally widespread. Several combinations involve the idea of assuming or accepting something; others have more idiomatic meanings that must be learned as fixed expressions. Definitions are provided in brackets throughout.
1.The plane took ________ ( = departed) at 7:00 AM.
Correct answer: off — take off = depart (used for planes, and also informally for people).
2.They took ________ ( = saw) a play while they were in Glasgow.
Correct answer: in — take in = see or watch (a show, play, or film).
3.He took ________ ( = started) smoking after his accident.
Correct answer: up — take up = start a new habit or activity.
4.They will have to take ________ ( = compete against) another opponent.
Correct answer: on — take on = agree to compete against or face an opponent.
5.He really takes ________ his father. = He is really similar to his father.
Correct answer: after — take after = resemble a parent or relative.
6.I'll take it ________ with the boss. = I will speak to the boss about it.
Correct answer: up — take something up with someone = raise or discuss an issue with them.
7.I have to take ________. ( = leave)
Correct answer: off — take off = leave, depart.
8.After Bill was fired, John took ________ ( = assumed) his position.
Correct answer: over — take over = assume responsibility or control of a role or position.
9.I'll take you ________ on your offer. = I'll accept your offer.
Correct answer: up — take someone up on an offer = accept their offer.
10.We took ________ ( = adopted, brought home) several kittens while we were living in Scotland.
Correct answer: in — take in = adopt or give a home to (a pet or person).
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Phrasal verbs (to put +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to run +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to stand +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to take +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to turn +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to get +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to get +) 2 (C1/C2)
Transitive/intransitive phrasal verbs 1 (I)
Separable/inseparable phrasal verbs 1 (I/A)
Separable/inseparable phrasal verbs 2 (I/A)
Phrasal verbs list — the most common phrasal verbs in everyday English
Phrasal verbs (mixed) 1 (I/A)
Phrasal verbs (mixed) 2 (I/A)
Phrasal verbs (to break +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to call +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to come +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to go +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to make +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to pull +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to put +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to run +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to stand +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to take +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to turn +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to get +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to get +) 2 (C1/C2)
Transitive/intransitive phrasal verbs 1 (I)
Separable/inseparable phrasal verbs 1 (I/A)
Separable/inseparable phrasal verbs 2 (I/A)
Phrasal verbs list — the most common phrasal verbs in everyday English
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