Class 6 English Grammar Worksheet: Phrasal Verbs with 'Take' [Printable PDF]

English Grammar Worksheet: Understanding Phrasal Verbs with 'Take'

Phrasal verbs are crucial to mastering English and making communication clearer. In this worksheet, students will explore various phrasal verbs formed with the verb "take." This exercise will help students understand and practice using these verbs in different contexts, whether in writing or speaking. By becoming familiar with these phrasal verbs, students can enhance their language skills and express themselves more effectively.

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What is the topic?

The topic of this worksheet is phrasal verbs with 'take.' These verbs are made by combining "take" with prepositions or adverbs, which changes the meaning of the original verb. For example, "take off" means to leave the ground (as in an airplane), and "take after" means to resemble someone. This worksheet will help students practice and understand the meanings of these phrasal verbs.

What’s in this worksheet?

1. Match the phrasal verbs with their correct meanings 
2. Identify if phrasal verbs are used appropriately in sentences 
3. Fill in the blanks with the correct phrasal verb 
4. Choose the correct phrasal verb for various situations 
5. Rewrite sentences using the correct phrasal verb 

Definitions, examples, techniques, and tips

- Phrasal verbs with 'take' These verbs consist of the verb "take" combined with prepositions or adverbs, which change their meaning. Some examples include:
- "Take over" means to assume control.
- "Take off" means to lift into the air.
- "Take after" means to resemble someone.

Why is it important to learn this?

Phrasal verbs with 'take' are used frequently in both spoken and written English. Understanding how to use these phrasal verbs properly will help students improve their communication skills, both in academic and everyday situations. Mastering phrasal verbs also contributes to better comprehension of texts, as they are common in literature, articles, and conversations.

Where will this knowledge help you?

Knowing phrasal verbs with 'take' will benefit students in:

- Writing essays, stories, and reports 
- Classroom discussions and debates 
- Understanding books, articles, or any text that includes phrasal verbs 
- Everyday communication, in both informal and formal settings 

How to use this worksheet?

1. Attempt each question independently without help 
2. Review your answers after completing the worksheet 
3. Correct any mistakes and ensure you understand why the correct answer is right 
4. Practice regularly to improve your understanding and accuracy 
5. Compare your responses with the answer key provided below 

Important tips and tricks

1. Pay attention to the context of the sentence when choosing the correct phrasal verb. 
2. For fill-in-the-blank tasks, consider the surrounding words and how the phrasal verb fits in the sentence. 
3. When rewriting sentences, ensure that the new phrasal verb preserves the meaning of the sentence. 
4. If you're unsure of a phrasal verb's meaning, try to infer it from the sentence or use a dictionary.

Complete answer key

Exercise 1 – Match the Following 
Take over – Assume responsibility 
Take off – Lift off 
Take back – Return 
Take after – Resemble 
Take down – write down 
Take in – understand
Take up – Start 
Take out – remove 
Take on – control 
Taken aback – surprised 

Exercise 2 – True/False Statements 
1. True 
2. False 
3. True 
4. False 
5. True 
6. False 
7. True 
8. True 
9. False 
10. True 

Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks 
1. take in 
2. take back 
3. take on 
4. take down 
5. take in 
6. take back 
7. take up 
8. take on 
9. take up 
10. take in 

Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions 
1. b) take back 
2. c) take down 
3. a) take after 
4. d) take off 
5. a) take up 
6. b) take apart 
7. c) take in 
8. a) take out 
9. d) taken aback 
10. b) take over 

Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting 
1. She plans to take up dancing this summer. 
2. Please take off your cap before entering the temple.
3. He take after his uncle in appearance. 
4. The students were asked to take down the answers quickly.
5. I need to take back my mistake and apologize.
6. The worker will take down the old wall tomorrow. 
7. She was completely taken aback by the sudden gift.
8. The shelter decided to take in three stray puppies. 
9. Kindly take out the books from your bag. 
10. The new manager will take over the company next month.

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