Take In – Take Off – Take On – Take Up
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- Review Answer Keys and Explanations
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- Check the Transcript
- Solve the Questions
- Review Answer Keys and Explanations
Transcript
Transcript
Learn key phrasal verbs with take. Take off has several meanings, but it often refers to an airplane leaving the ground. For example, the airplane took off smoothly with no issues at all. It can also mean to become successful quickly, like when a business suddenly becomes popular. Moreover, take off can mean to remove something, like clothes or an accessory. In contrast, take in can mean to understand or absorb information. During the lecture, the students tried to take in as much as possible. It can also mean to make clothing smaller to fit better. Another use is to describe when you allow someone to stay in your home temporarily. The expression take on often refers to accepting more work or responsibility. When you take on new challenges, you grow and learn more about yourself. It can also mean to confront someone or something. Team members felt ready to take on their strongest opponents. Lastly, take up usually means to start a new activity or hobby. Many people decide to take up painting because it relaxes them. It can also mean to accept an offer or challenge. For instance, she decided to take up the job offer abroad. Additionally, take up can refer to occupying time or space. Each of these phrases can express different and essential meanings in English conversations. Practicing phrasal verbs is key to improving your language skills gradually.
Text Analysis
General level: B1.8
Vocabulary level: B1.5
Verb form level: A1.8
Clause level: A1.9
Prosody level: B2.3
Phrases and Idioms
Lemma | Sentences |
mean to | · It can also mean to become successful quickly, like when a business suddenly becomes popular. · Moreover, take off can mean to remove something, like clothes or an accessory. · In contrast, take in can mean to understand or absorb information. · It can also mean to make clothing smaller to fit better. · It can also mean to confront someone or something. · Lastly, take up usually means to start a new activity or hobby. · It can also mean to accept an offer or challenge. |
take up | · Lastly, take up usually means to start a new activity or hobby. · Many people decide to take up painting because it relaxes them. · For instance, she decided to take up the job offer abroad. · Additionally, take up can refer to occupying time or space. |
(someone’s) take on (something) | · The expression take on often refers to accepting more work or responsibility. · When you take on new challenges, you grow and learn more about yourself. · Team members felt ready to take on their strongest opponents. |
take off | · Take off has several meanings, but it often refers to an airplane leaving the ground. · For example, the airplane took off smoothly with no issues at all. · Moreover, take off can mean to remove something, like clothes or an accessory. |
take in | · In contrast, take in can mean to understand or absorb information. · During the lecture, the students tried to take in as much as possible. |
at all | · For example, the airplane took off smoothly with no issues at all. |
stay in | · Another use is to describe when you allow someone to stay in your home temporarily. |
Listening Comprehension Exercises
True / False
- The phrase ‘take in’ can only mean to understand or absorb information.
- ‘Take off’ can refer to the rapid success of a business.
- The phrase ‘take on’ cannot be used when referring to confronting someone.
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Short Answer Questions
- What are two meanings of take off?
- What does take in mean with regards to clothing?
- When might you use the phrasal verb take on?
- What can take up refer to besides occupying time or space?
Answer Key
True / False Answers
1.
Answer: False
Explanation: ‘Take in’ has multiple meanings, not just understanding information. It can also mean making clothing smaller and allowing someone to stay with you temporarily.
Answer location: “In contrast, take in can mean to understand or absorb information. It can also mean to make clothing smaller to fit better. Another use is to describe when you allow someone to stay in your home temporarily.”
2.
Answer: True
Explanation: ‘Take off’ is used to describe a situation where a business or project becomes successful quickly.
Answer location: “It can also mean to become successful quickly, like when a business suddenly becomes popular.”
3.
Answer: False
Explanation: ‘Take on’ can be used to describe the act of confronting individuals or challenges.
Answer location: “It can also mean to confront someone or something.”
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Short Answer Answers
1.
Answer: Airplane leaving the ground and removing something.
Explanation: Take off is used to describe when an airplane leaves the ground or when someone removes something like clothing.
Answer location: “Take off has several meanings, but it often refers to an airplane leaving the ground… Moreover, take off can mean to remove something, like clothes or an accessory.”
2.
Answer: Make clothing smaller.
Explanation: Take in is used to describe adjusting clothing to fit better by making it smaller.
Answer location: “It can also mean to make clothing smaller to fit better.”
3.
Answer: Accepting more work or confronting someone.
Explanation: Take on refers to taking additional responsibilities or confronting a person or situation.
Answer location: “The expression take on often refers to accepting more work or responsibility… It can also mean to confront someone or something.”
4.
Answer: Start a new activity or accept an offer.
Explanation: Take up is used when someone starts a new activity or accepts an offer or challenge.
Answer location: “Lastly, take up usually means to start a new activity or hobby… It can also mean to accept an offer or challenge.”
