Phrasal verbs with take






1  Match each definition on the right with a phrasal verb on the left.

A take on                                        1 gain control/responsilbility
B take after                                     2 start a new activity/hobby
C take off                                        3 start liking
D take over                                     4 have the same character (or looks) as an older
E take to                                            relative
F take up                                        5 copy/imitate someone   
                                                      6 employ

2  Complete each sentence with one of the phrasal verbs with take.

1 He was punished for taking his teacher ________.
2 She has just been taken _______ at the bank.
3 I am afraid I can't _______________ my new boss; he's an extremely unpleasant person.
4 Can you take _________ while I go to lunch?
5 You really take _________ your grandfather. You're both bad-tempered.
6 She's so tense, she should take _________ yoga.


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