Phrasal Verbs With "Take"

Take aback

• Meaning: Surprise or shock; to discomfit
• Example: The bad news took us aback.

Take after

• Meaning: To have similar character or personality to a family member
• Example: He takes after his mother.

Take against (UK)

• Meaning: Stop liking someone; to become unfriendly toward
• Example: He took against me when I was promoted over him.

Take apart

• Meaning: Separate something into its parts
• Example: I took the radio apart to find out what was wrong.

Take aside

• Meaning: Get someone alone to talk to them
• Example: I was immediately taken aside by the manager.

Phrasal Verbs with TAKE – “Take away” meaning. 

Take away

• Meaning: Remove something and put it in a different place
• Example: Mother took our plates away and came back with some fruit for us to eat.

Take away

• Meaning: Remove something, either material or abstract, so that a person no longer has it
• Example: The teacher took my mobile phone away until the end of the lesson.

Take away

• Meaning: Subtract or diminish something
• Example: If I have five apples and you take away two, how many do I have left?

Take away

• Meaning: Leave a memory or impression in one’s mind that you think about later
• Example: I took away the impression that the play was under rehearsed.

Take away

• Meaning: Make someone leave a place and go somewhere else
• Example: The police took him away for questioning.

Take away

• Meaning: Prevent, or limit, someone from being somewhere, or from doing something
• Example: My job takes me away from home most weekends.

Take away from

• Meaning: Make something seem not so good or interesting
• Example: Even the rain couldn’t take away from the excitement of the match.

Take back

• Meaning: Retract an earlier statement
• Example: No, you are not fat; I take it all back.

Take back

• Meaning: Cause to remember some past event or time
• Example: That tune takes me back to my childhood.

Take back

• Meaning: Resume a relationship with someone
• Example: She has forgiven him, and taken him back.

Take back

• Meaning: Regain possession of something
• Example: The wedding is off, and he has taken back the ring.

Take back

• Meaning: Return something to a vendor for a refund
• Example: Take back faulty goods to the shop where you bought them.

Phrasal Verbs with TAKE – “Take down” meaning. 

Take down

• Meaning: Remove something from a wall or similar vertical surface to which it is fixed
• Example: He took down the picture and replaced it with the framed photograph.

Take down

• Meaning: Remove something from a hanging position
• Example: We need to take down the curtains to be cleaned.

Take down

• Meaning: Write down as a note, especially to record something spoken
• Example: If you have a pen, you can take down my phone number.

Take down

• Meaning: Remove a temporary structure such as scaffolding
• Example: When everything else is packed, we can take down the tent.

Take down

• Meaning: Lower an item of clothing without removing it
• Example: The doctor asked me to take down my trousers.

Take for

• Meaning: Regard as
• Example: Does he take me for a fool?

Take for

• Meaning: Consider mistakenly
• Example: Sorry, I took you for someone else.

Take for

• Meaning: Defraud; to rip off
• Example: Pinkett angry that George betrayed trust, took him for $100K.

Take in

• Meaning: Receive (goods) into one’s home for the purpose of processing for a fee
• Example: In hard times, some women would take in washing and others dressmaking repairs.

Take in

• Meaning: Shorten (a garment) or make it smaller
• Example: Try taking the skirt in a little around the waist.

Take in

• Meaning: Absorb or comprehend
• Example: I was so sleepy that I hardly took in any of the lecture.

Take in

• Meaning: Deceive, give a false impression
• Example: Everyone was taken in by his practical joke.

Take it away

• Meaning: Begin, especially used to launch a performance of some sort (usually imperative and/or exclamatory) I’d like to introduce Mumbo the
• Example: Magnificent and his dancing parrot, Tiddles. Take it away, Mumbo!

Take it out in

• Meaning: Accept as payment
• Example: I convinced him to take it out in barter instead of cash.

Take it out on

• Meaning: Unleash one’s anger on [a person or thing other than the one that caused it]
• Example: Don’t take it out on your husband if you had trouble with your boss at work.

Take it upon oneself

• Meaning: Assume personal responsibility for a task or action
• Example: She took it upon herself to manage the project.

Phrasal Verbs with TAKE – “Take off” meaning. 

Take off

• Meaning: To remove something, usually clothing or accessories
• Example: It was hot so I took my jacket off.

Take off

• Meaning: Imitate, often in a satirical manner
• Example: They love to take off all the politicians’ mannerisms.

Take off

• Meaning: Leave the ground and begin flight; to ascend into the air
• Example: The plane has been cleared to take off from runway 3.

Take off

• Meaning: Become successful, to flourish
• Example: The business has really taken off this year and has made quite a profit.

Take off

• Meaning: Depart
• Example: I’m going to take off now.

Take off

• Meaning: Quantify
• Example: I’ll take off the concrete and steel for this construction project.

Take off

• Meaning: Absent oneself from work or other responsibility, especially with permission
• Example: If you take off for Thanksgiving you must work Christmas and vice versa.

Take on

• Meaning: Acquire, bring in, or introduce
• Example: The ship took on cargo in Norfolk yesterday.

Take on

• Meaning: Begin to have or exhibit
• Example: In the dark, the teddy bear took on the appearance of a fearsome monster.

Take on

• Meaning: Assume responsibility for
• Example: I’ll take on the project if no one else will.

Take on

• Meaning: Attempt to fight or compete with
• Example: I don’t recommend taking on that bully, since he’s bigger than you are.

Take out

• Meaning: Remove
• Example: Please take out the trash before the whole house starts to smell.

Take out

• Meaning: Invite someone out socially, especially on a date
• Example: Let me take you out for dinner.

Phrasal Verbs with TAKE – “Take over” meaning. 

Take over

• Meaning: Adopt a responsibility or duty from someone else
• Example: He will take over the job permanently when the accountant retires.

Take over

• Meaning: Relieve someone temporarily
• Example: If you will take over driving, I’d like to get some sleep.

Take over

• Meaning: Buy out the ownership of a business
• Example: Acme Motors is to take Jetcar Industries over this week, if all goes as planned.

Take over

• Meaning: Annex a territory by conquest or invasion
• Example: Ancient Rome took over lands throughout the known world.

Take over

• Meaning: Become more successful (than someone or something else)
• Example: Tiger Woods has taken over as the top golfer.

Take pity

• Meaning: Show compassion (towards)
• Example: Someone please take pity on that homeless man in the rain and give him a place to stay overnight.

Take to

• Meaning: Adapt to; to learn, grasp or master
• Example: She took to swimming like a fish.

Take to

• Meaning: Enter; to go into or move towards
• Example: As the train rushed through, thousands of birds took to the air at once.

Take to

• Meaning: Begin, as a new habit or practice
• Example: After the third one was rejected, she took to asking the department to check the form before she submitted it.

Phrasal Verbs with TAKE – “Take up” meaning. 

Take up

• Meaning: Pick up
• Example: The reel automatically took up the slack.

Take up

• Meaning: Begin doing (an activity) on a regular basis
• Example: I’ve taken up knitting.

Take up

• Meaning: Address (an issue)
• Example: Let’s take this up with the manager.

Take up

• Meaning: Occupy; to consume (space or time)
• Example: The books on finance take up three shelves.

Take up

• Meaning: Shorten by hemming
• Example: If we take up the sleeves a bit, that shirt will look much better on you.

Take up

• Meaning: Accept (a proposal, offer, request, etc.) from
• Example: Shall we take them up on their offer to help us move?

Take up

• Meaning: Resume
• Example: Let’s take up where we left off.

Take up with

• Meaning: Form a close relationship with (someone)
• Example: I hear that John has taken up with Jane.

Take upon oneself

• Meaning: Assume personal responsibility for
• Example: That’s an awful lot of work to take upon yourself.

Take through

• Meaning: Explain something; give a tour of a place
• Example: Stop by, and I’ll take you through the new headquarters.

Answers to Common English Questions

                                                            

                                               

                                                

                    

    Answers to Common English Questions

• Question: What’s your name?

Answer: 

– My name is Sophia.

– I’m Liam.

• Question: Where are you from?

Answer:

– I’m from France.

– I come from The USA.

• Question: Where do you live?

Answer: I live in Las Vegas.

• Question: How old are you?

Answer: 

– I’m 26 years old.

– I’m 28.

• Question: When is your birthday?

Answer: My birthday is on January 1st.

• Question: What is your phone number?

Answer: My phone number is 61709832145.

• Question: What’s your email address?

Answer: It’s liam123@gmail.com.

• Question: What do you do?/ What’s your job?

Answer: 

– I’m a student.

– I work in a bank.

– I’m unemployed at the moment.

– I work as a tour guide for a local tour company.

• Question: What line of work are you in?

Answer: I work in sales.

• Question: What company do you work for?

Answer: I work for an investment bank.

• Question: What religion are you ?

Answer: I am a Christian.

• Question:  What is your marital status?

Answer:

– I’m married.

– I’m single.

• Question: Are you married?

Answer:

– Yes! I am.

– No , but looking for someone special.

• Question: Do you have a boyfriend/ girlfriend?

Answer: 

– I have a boyfriend/ girlfriend.

– I’m not dating anyone.

• Question: How many children do you have?

Answer:

– I have 2 children.

– I do not have any children.

• Question: Do you have any siblings?

Answer:

– I don’t have any siblings.

– I have 2 brothers and 2 sisters.

• Question: Who do you live with?

Answer:

– I live with my wife and children.

– I live with my parents.

• Question: What time do you get up?

Answer: I usually get up at 5.30am.

• Question: When do you do morning exercises?

Answer: I often do morning exercises at 6am.

• Question: What time do you have breakfast?

Answer: I have breakfast at 6.30am.

• Question: What time do you go to bed?

Answer: I go to bed at 11pm.

• Question: What’s your hobby?

Answer:

– I like playing football, reading books, skateboarding, swimming.

– I am interested in playing the guitar.

– My hobbies are listening to music, dancing, playing tennis and collecting coins.

• Question: What’s your favorite food?

Answer: My favorite food is Spaghetti.

• Question: What’s your favorite color?

Answer: My favorite color is green.

• Question: What’s your favorite drink?

Answer: My favorite drink is beer.

• Question: What kinds of films do you like?

Answer: I am really interested in horror and action film.

• Question: Did you like the movie?

Answer: It’s one of the best I’ve ever seen.

• Question: Where do you study?

Answer: I am a student at Stanford University.

• Question: What time do you go to school?

Answer: I go to school at 6.40am.

• Question: How do you get to school?

Answer: I usually take the bus.

• Question: What is your major?

Answer: My major is Computer Science.

• Question: Why do you study English?/ Why are you studying English?

Answer: 

– Because It’s very important and necessary.

– Because I love to improve my English skills.

• Question: What do you want to do after you graduate?

Answer:

– I would like to be a software engineer.

– I want to be a programmer.

• Question: How did you learn English?

Answer:

– I took classes for three years.

– I did an intensive course.

– I’ve been studying by myself.

– I picked it up from movies and songs.

– My friend taught me.

- I had a private teacher.

• Question: How many languages do you speak?

Answer: I speak two languages.

• Question: Can you speak English?

Answer:

– I can speak English very well.

– I can express myself and communicate in English.

• Question: How long have you been learning English?

Answer:

– I’ve been learning English since I was 6.

– I’ve been learning English for 10 years.

• Question: Which grade are you in?

Answer: I’m in the 8th grade.

• Question: Which year are you in?

Answer:

– I’m in my third year.

– I am a freshman.

– I’m in my final year.

• Question: Do you have any exams coming up?

Answer: I’ve just graduated.

• Question: What’s your favorite subject?

Answer: My favorite subject is arts.

• Question: What’s the weather like?/ How’s the weather?

Answer:

– It is raining.

– It is hot and windy.

• Question: What’s the temperature?

Answer: It’s 24°C. It's 75ºF.

• Question: What time is it?

Answer:

– It is 4 o’clock.

– It is half past three.

– I’m sorry. I don’t know.

– Let me check my phone.

• Question: What’s the date today?

Answer: It's the 17th . It's August 17th.

• Question: How are you?

Answer:

– I’m fine thank you. How about you?

– Not too good. But I’ll be okay.

What's u?! Not much!

• Question: Where are you going?

Answer: I’m going to the store. I need to buy something.

• Question: What are you going to do today?

Answer: I’m going shopping.

• Question: What are you doing?

Answer: 

– I am reading a book.

– I am washing dishes.

• Question: Where would you like to go?

Answer: I would like to go to the zoo.

• Question: What’s the matter?

Answer:

– I’m not feeling so good.

– Nothing, I’m fine.

• Question: Is there anything I can do to help?

Answer: Everything will be OK.

• Question: What’s on your mind?

Answer: 

– I am just thinking.

– I was just daydreaming.

– It’s none of your business.

• Question: What did you do last night?

Answer: 

– I watched TV.

– I cooked pasta and soup.

• Question: What are you going to do tomorrow?

Answer: I’m going to play volleyball at the beach.

• Question: What sports can you play?

Answer: I can play tennis, basketball, football.

• Question: Can you give me a hand?

Answer: 

– No problem.

– I’m afraid I can’t.

• Question: Could you do me a favor?

Answer: I’d be happy to help you.

• Question: Could you please give me that book?

Answer: Sure.

• Question: Would you mind opening the window?

Answer: It would be my pleasure.

• Question: How can I help you?/ May I help you?

Answer: Yes! I’m looking for a sweater.

• Question: Can I try it on?

Answer: Sure, the changing rooms are over there.

• Question: Can I try it on somewhere?

Answer: The fitting room is in the left corner.

• Question: What size do you wear?

Answer: Medium should be fine.

• Question: What size do you take?

Answer: I take a size 11.

• Question: Is that a good fit?

Answer: 

– It’s a little too small.

– It’s just right.

• Question: Have you got something bigger?

Answer: Of course, we’ve got larger sizes as well.

• Question: How much is it?/ How much does it cost?

Answer: It’s 11 dollars.

• Question: How would you like to pay?

Answer: I would like to pay by cash.

• Question: Can I pay by credit card?

Answer: Certainly. We accept all the major cards.

• Question: Do you need anything else?

Answer: No, thanks.

• Question: How are you feeling?

Answer: 

– Great! Never better.

– Really awful.

• Question: How was the party?

Answer: 

– It was a good time.

– Boring. I couldn’t wait to get outta there.

• Question: Are you ready to order?

Answer:

– We need a few more minutes.

– I’d like a cake, please!

• Question: Would you like chicken or pasta?

Answer: I’ll have the chicken.

• Question: What would you like to drink?

Answer:

– Iced tea, please.

– Nothing for me, thanks.

• Question: Did you save room for dessert?

Answer: 

– No, thank you. I am full.

– Yes, please. Can I see the list?

• Question: How does it taste?

Answer: It’s delicious!

• Question: Can I get you anything else?

Answer: 

– No, thank you.

– I’m ready for the bill/check, please.

– Yes, can I see the dessert menu?

• Question:  How do you like this event?

Answer: I really like it! What do you think?

• Question: Are you here with anybody?

Answer: I came with my best friend.

• Question: Have you got a pet?

Answer: I’ve got a puppy.

• Question: How's it going?

Answer: It's going fine. how about you?

• Question: What’s this?

Answer: This is a pencil.

• Question: What does she look like?

Answer: She’s tall and slim with blonde hair.

• Question: How is she?

Answer: She’s pretty.

• Question: What is he like?

Answer: He is very smart and brave.

• Question: Are you hungry?

Answer: 

– Yes. I’m starving.

– No. I’m full.

• Question: How do you feel about him?

Answer: He is quite friendly and helpful.

• Question: May I open the window?

Answer: Certainly. It’s very hot in the office today!

• Question: Do you need any help?

Answer: 

– No, I’m good. Thanks for asking.

– Yes, please, if you don’t mind.

• Question: What do you do every day?

Answer: I listen to music and play soccer.

• Question: What are you planning to do today?

Answer: I’m not sure yet.

• Question: What are you planning for after work?

Answer: I’m going shopping with my friends.

• Question: Are you free tomorrow?

Answer: 

– Yes, I am.

– No, sorry. Maybe next time.

• Question: Will you join me for coffee?

Answer: 

– I’d love to. Thanks.

– Sorry. I’m afraid I don’t have time.

• Question: Could we have lunch together one day?

Answer: 

– With pleasure.

– I’d love to but I’m very busy at the moment.

• Question: Would you like to have dinner with me?

Answer: Yes. That would be nice.

• Question: Where do you want to go?

Answer: I’d like to go to a Japanese restaurant.

• Question: Would you like to come to the cinema with me tonight?

Answer: 

– Sure, I’d love to.

– Sorry, I can’t. I’ve got other plans.

• Question: Would you like to play a round of golf this weekend?

Answer: 

– That would be great.

– I’d like to but I’m not free this weekend.

• Question: How about coming to the barbecue at the tennis club?

Answer: 

– Sure! That should be fun!

– Nice of you to ask me but I’ve got an appointment.

• Question: Have you been waiting long?

Answer: 

– I’ve just arrived.

– Only a few minutes.

• Question: How do you get to work?

Answer: I usually drive my car.

• Question: Is it close to the subway station?

Answer: Yes, it’s very close.

• Question: How long does it take?

Answer: It takes half an hour.

• Question: How often do you ride the bus?

Answer: Once in a while.

• Question: Could you tell me how to get to the police station?

Answer: 

– Take the second road on the right.

– It’s in the middle of the block.

• Question: Excuse me! Is there a bank near here?

Answer: 

– Yes! There is a bank nearby.

– I’m sorry, I don’t know

• Question: What’s the best way to the museum?

Answer: 

– Go across the bridge. Turn right. It’s on Oliver Street.

– You could ask the bus driver.

• Question: Can I speak to Emma, please?

Answer: 

– Just a moment, please.

– Certainly. I’m Emma.

– I’m sorry, Emma’s not here at the moment.

– She’s not available right now.

• Question: When will she be back?

Answer: She’ll be back in 20 minutes.

• Question: Did you get my message?

Answer: 

– Yes, I did get your message.

– Oh, yeah, I think I got something from you.

• Question: Would you like to leave a message?

Answer: Please ask her to call me back.

• Question: How long have you been working here?

Answer: I’ve been working here for five years.

• Question: What time does the meeting start?

Answer: The meeting starts at 9am.

• Question: What time does the meeting finish?

Answer: The meeting finishes at 11am.

• Question: Are you sick?

Answer: Yes. I’m very sick.

• Question: What are your symptoms?

Answer: 

– I’ve got a headache.

– I’ve been feeling sick.

• Question: How long have you been feeling like this?

Answer: For 2 days.

• Question: Are you on any sort of medication?

Answer:   No. I need a sick note.

• Question: Where’s the counter, please?

Answer: 

– I don’t know. Let’s ask forsome information.

– It’s over here, next to gate 7.

• Question: May I have your passport, please?

Answer: Yes, of course. Here you are.

• Question: Do you have anything to declare?

Answer: No, nothing. Just the normal allowance.

• Question: Do you have any bags to check?

Answer: Yes, there’s this suitcase.

• Question: Would you prefer an aisle seat or a window seat?

Answer: Aisle, please.

• Question: What’s the purpose of your trip?

Answer: 

– I’m here on business.

– I’m on vacation.

• Question: Where are you going to be staying?

Answer: With some friends in the Sheraton Hotel.

• Question: How long are you staying in Sheraton?

Answer: About 2 weeks.

• Question: Could you tell me where Gate E is?

Answer: 

– Go straight ahead.

– I’m sorry, I don’t know.

• Question: Can I help you find something?

Answer: Yes, I’m looking for coffee.

• Question: Could you tell me where the meat is?

Answer: If you go to the frozen food section, you’ll find the meat there.

• Question: Where can I find the non-fat cookies?

Answer: They’re in aisle 9.

• Question: How much would you like?

Answer: 

– I’d like half a kilo/ 1.10 lb.

– I’d like 200 grams/0.440 lb of meat please.

• Question: Can you offer me any discount?

Answer: 

– I can’t offer you that discount.

– I’m sure I could offer you a discount.

• Question: Do you need any help packing?

Answer: I can manage myself thank you.

• Question: Would you like a receipt?

Answer: 

– Yes, thanks.

– That would be great.

• Question: What time are you open?

Answer: We’re open from 8am to 9pm, seven days a week.

• Question: What time do you open?

Answer: We open at 9am.

• Question: What time do you close?

Answer: We close at 6pm.

• Question: Do you have a reservation?

Answer: 

– Yes, I do.

– No, I don’t.

• Question: What kind of room would you like?

Answer: I’d like a single room, please.

• Question: May I see your ID, please?

Answer: Certainly. Here it is.

• Question: Could I see the room?

Answer: 

– Your room is on the second floor.

– Your room number is 401.

• Question: Do you have a credit card, sir?

Answer: Of course.

• Question: How long will you be staying?

Answer: 

– Two weeks from this Monday.

– I’m here until the end of the week.

• Question: Do you have any rooms available for the 14th of April?

Answer: I’m sorry, we don’t have any rooms available.

• Question: How many places have you traveled to?

Answer: Well, I have visited all the provinces throughout my country.

• Question: Have you ever been abroad?

Answer: Yes! I have. I went to Japan last year for a business trip.

• Question: What do you usually do during your trip?

Answer: I often go sightseeing, take pictures.

• Question: Do you prefer traveling by car, train or plane?

Answer: I prefer the plane although it is a little expensive.

• Question: Do you prefer traveling alone or joining a guided tour?

Answer: I love backpacking with my friends.