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Phrasal Verbs with Take: List, Examples & Exercises

Study Phrasal Verbs with Take by level using the links below. You can also find a comprehensive list and the exercises at the bottom of the page.

Phrasal Verbs with Take – A2-B1 Pre-Intermediate

Infographic showing Phrasal Verbs with Take, A2-B1 Pre-Intermediate level: take on, take (someone) through, take apart, take over, take down, take back, take off, take out. Full article and exercises please visit: www.esl-inventory.com
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Exercise – Pre-Intermediate

EXERCISE A2B1: Phrasal Verbs with Take – Pre-Intermediate

Form the phrasal verb that makes sense in the sentence by choosing the best particle to fill the gaps.

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The doctor took me ______ the steps of the treatment.

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I need to take ______ the trash before dinner.

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I’ll take ______ the boxes from the car.

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Would you like to take ______ your coat? It’s warm inside.

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She wants to take ______ the shoes because they are too small.

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Can you take ______ the order on table 6?

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Some kids love to take ______ their toys to see what’s inside.

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We must take ______ the decorations after the party.

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He decided to take ______ running to get healthier.

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A big company will take ______ the small shop next month.

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Phrasal Verbs with Take – B2-C1 – Upper-Intermediate

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Exercise – Upper-Intermediate

EXERCISE B2C1: Phrasal Verbs with Take – Upper-Intermediate

Form the phrasal verb that makes sense in the sentence by choosing the best particle to fill the gaps.

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I was taken ______ by his rude comment. It was completely unexpected!

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That song always takes me ______ to my teenage years.

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She took ______ painting after her husband’s death. It was a good therapy.

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He took ______ early and didn’t say goodbye to anyone. It was weird.

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I didn’t understand the text at first, but after reading it again, I took ______ all the details.

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During lockdown, many people took ______ baking at home.

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Her business took ______ quickly after she opened an online store.

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I took him ______ a customer, but he was actually the manager.

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She really takes ______ her father, they have the same smile.

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This plate takes ______ too much space on the table, is there a small one?

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List of all Phrasal Verbs with Take

Here’s a comprehensive list of phrasal verbs with take, their meaning, if they can be split by an object, and an example.

Phrasal VerbSplitMeaningExample Sentence
take afterNeverresemble a relative in looks or behaviorShe takes after her mother in temperament.
take apartPossibledismantle or separate into piecesHe took the bike apart to fix the brakes.
take backPossiblereturn something / retract a statementI take back what I said. It was rude.
take (someone) backPossiblethink about the past in nostalgiaThat film takes me back to my childhood.
take (someone) abackPossiblebe surprised or shocked with somethingI was taken aback by what he said.
take downPossiblewrite down
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remove		The police officer took down my statement.
take inPossibleabsorb (information)
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make clothes smaller		I was completely taken in by his story.
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Can you take in this dress?
take offYesremovePlease take off your shoes.
take offNeverbecome successful
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leave the ground
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leave a place suddenly		Her business took off quickly.
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The plane took off on time.
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He said horrible things and just took off.
take onPossibleaccept responsibility or challenge
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hire		She took on too many tasks.
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They took on two new interns.
take outPossibleremove
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invite someone out
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obtain (insurance, loan)		He took out a loan.
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I’ll take you out for dinner.
take overNevergain control (especially in business)A big company took over the local firm.
take toNeverdevelop a habit or likingShe took to painting during lockdown.
take upPossiblestart a new activity
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occupy space or time		I’ve taken up yoga.
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This sofa takes up too much room.
take (someone) throughAlmost always (except Passives)explain something to someoneShe’s taken me through the entire procedure.
take (someone) forAlwaysmistake someone for someone else or something elseI took him for the waiter.

Please note that Phrasal verbs more common in United States are followed by 🇺🇸, and Phrasal Verbs more common in United Kingdom are followed by 🇬🇧.

In the split column you’ll find information about separating them, if it show “Always” it means we always split the phrasal verb to add an object. “Possible” means that you can separate it or not. Finally, “Never” means we should never separate that phrasal verb.

Phrasal Verbs with Take Exercises

EXERCISE: Phrasal Verbs with Take – Multiple Choice

Form the phrasal verb that makes sense in the sentence by choosing the best particle to fill the gaps.

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He took ______ his comment after realizing it was hurtful.

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He accidentally took ______ the toy and couldn’t put it back together.

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We were all taken ______ when she quit her job without notice.

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He said something rude and took ______ without another word.

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They’ve taken ______ new staff for the busy season.

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I can’t believe I was taken ______ by that scam email.

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The guide took us ______ the museum’s history.

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She took me ______ someone she knew in college.

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I’m taking my sister ______ for dinner tonight.

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You really take ______ your grandmother with that sense of humor.

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EXERCISE: Phrasal Verbs with Take – Fill the blanks

Fill the gaps with the correct phrasal verb particle.

Example: I’m giving ______ some clothes I no longer use.

Hint: to donate

Answer: away

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This photo takes me to our beach vacation.

Hint: nostalgia

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This sofa takes half the living room!

Hint: occupy a space

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A foreign investor took the company last year.

Hint: gain control

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Surprisingly, the dog took its new home right away.

Hint: start to like

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It was hard to take all the information from the lecture.

Hint: understand, learn

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He takes his dad in both looks and personality.

Hint: resemble

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I don’t want to take another project this month.

Hint: accept responsibility

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My brother loves to take old gadgets just to see how they work.

Hint: dismantle

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Please take your shoes before entering the room.

Hint: remove clothing/apparel

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They took the decorations after the party.

Hint: remove

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