Ex. 11: Phrasal Verb TAKE

Choose the most appropriate answer.

1. She       her mother; she has the same chestnut hair and dark-gray eyes. (Correct)(Incorrect)

She takes after her mother; she has the same chestnut hair and dark-gray eyes. (Correct)

2. He drove them to the airport in the morning. He said that their plane       at 9:30. (Correct)(Incorrect)

He drove them to the airport in the morning. He said that their plane took off at 9:30. (Correct)

3. The mechanic had to       the whole engine to find the cause of the problem. (Correct)(Incorrect)

The mechanic had to take apart the whole engine to find the cause of the problem. (Correct)

4. It is known that his sons will       his business when he retires. (Correct)(Incorrect)

It is known that his sons will take over his business when he retires. (Correct)

5. Who       the garbage in your family? (Correct)(Incorrect)

Who takes out the garbage in your family? (Correct)

6. He was so       that he didn't know what to say. (Correct)(Incorrect)

He was so taken aback that he didn't know what to say. (Correct)

7. When did she first       painting? (Correct)(Incorrect)

When did she first take up painting? (Correct)

8. Twenty-five       twelve leaves thirteen. (Correct)(Incorrect)

Twenty-five take away twelve leaves thirteen. (Correct)

9. There used to be an old water tower near here, but it was       five years ago. (Correct)(Incorrect)

There used to be an old water tower near here, but it was taken down five years ago. (Correct)

10. Does your aunt       students? My son's friend is looking for a room. (Correct)(Incorrect)

Does your aunt take in students? My son's friend is looking for a room. (Correct)

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