Phrasal Verbs With " Take " & Conjunctions ( But, Or, And )

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    Mom said we must wash the dishes,________ clean our rooms.

    • And
    • But
    • So
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This quiz focuses on understanding and using phrasal verbs with 'take' and the conjunctions 'but', 'or', and 'and'. It enhances English grammar skills through practical examples.

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  • 2. 

    The waiter was not very nice,__________ the food was delicious.

    • But

    • Or

    • And

    Correct Answer
    A. But
    Explanation
    The sentence suggests that despite the waiter not being nice, the food was still delicious. The word "but" is used to contrast the two clauses and indicate a contradiction between the two statements.

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  • 3. 

    I like to eat healthy,_______I find it very difficult.

    • But

    • And

    • Or

    Correct Answer
    A. But
    Explanation
    The word "but" is the correct answer because it indicates a contrast between the two parts of the sentence. The first part states that the person likes to eat healthy, while the second part states that they find it very difficult. The word "but" connects these two contrasting ideas, implying that despite their liking for healthy eating, they struggle with it.

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  • 4. 

    Julia has a guitar,________ she plays it really well.

    • Or

    • And

    • But

    Correct Answer
    A. And
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "and". This conjunction is used to connect two ideas that are both true. In this case, the first idea is that Julia has a guitar, and the second idea is that she plays it really well. By using "and", it implies that both ideas are true and connected to each other.

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  • 5. 

    I went to buy a Rolling stones CD,_______ the shop didn't have it.

    • Or

    • And

    • But

    Correct Answer
    A. But
    Explanation
    The conjunction "but" is the correct answer because it indicates a contrast between the expectation of finding the Rolling Stones CD and the reality that the shop did not have it. The word "but" is commonly used to introduce a contrasting element or to show a contradiction in a sentence. In this case, it highlights the disappointment or surprise of not finding the desired CD at the shop.

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  • 6. 

    _______the picture and put up the map of the world.

    • Take down

    • Take apart

    • Take after

    Correct Answer
    A. Take down
    Explanation
    The phrase "take down" means to remove or bring something down from a higher position. In the given sentence, it suggests that the person should remove the picture and replace it with the map of the world.

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  • 7. 

    You can eat your cake with a spoon ______ a fork.

    • Or

    • And

    • So

    Correct Answer
    A. Or
    Explanation
    The word "or" is the correct answer because it provides an alternative option to eating the cake with a spoon. It suggests that you can also eat the cake with a fork.

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  • 8. 

    Your son doesn't _____________ you at all.

    • Take after

    • Take up

    • Take over

    Correct Answer
    A. Take after
    Explanation
    This phrase means that your son doesn't resemble or imitate you in any way. It suggests that your son doesn't have similar characteristics or traits as you do.

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  • 9. 

    You must study for the test,_____ you will fail.

    • But

    • And

    • Or

    Correct Answer
    A. Or
    Explanation
    The word "or" is the correct answer because it indicates that studying for the test is necessary in order to avoid failing. The sentence implies that if one does not study, they will fail the test. The word "or" is used to present a choice between two options, in this case, studying or failing. Therefore, the correct conjunction to complete the sentence is "or".

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  • 10. 

    He easily _____ his watch _____ but he couldn't put it back together again.

    • Took in

    • Took up

    • Took apart

    Correct Answer
    A. Took apart
    Explanation
    The phrase "took apart" means to disassemble or dismantle something. In this context, it suggests that the person was able to easily disassemble his watch, but was unable to put it back together again.

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  • 11. 

    Maybe you should ______ a hobby.

    • Take apart

    • Take over

    • Take up

    Correct Answer
    A. Take up
    Explanation
    The phrase "take up" means to start or begin a new activity or hobby. In the given sentence, the word "maybe" suggests that the person should consider starting a hobby. Therefore, the correct answer is "take up" as it fits the context and conveys the idea of starting a new hobby.

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  • 12. 

    The students couldn't __________ the lecture.

    • Take after

    • Take in

    • Take down

    Correct Answer
    A. Take in
    Explanation
    The phrase "take in" means to understand or comprehend something, usually referring to information or a lecture. Therefore, the correct answer is "take in" because it indicates that the students were unable to understand or comprehend the lecture.

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  • 13. 

    He was annoyed at the way, she tried to ______ the whole meeting.

    • Take up

    • Take in

    • Take over

    Correct Answer
    A. Take over
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "take over" because it means to assume control or responsibility of something. In this context, the person was annoyed at the way she tried to dominate or control the entire meeting.

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