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

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

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The correct answer is "and" because it indicates that washing the dishes is a separate task from cleaning the rooms. The use of "and" suggests that both actions need to be done, implying that they are not dependent on each other.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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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.

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

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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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7. Your son doesn't _____________ you at all.

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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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8. _______the picture and put up the map of the world.

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

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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.

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. The students couldn't __________ the lecture.

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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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12. Maybe you should ______ a hobby.

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

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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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Mom said we must wash the dishes,________ clean our rooms.
The waiter was not very nice,__________ the food was delicious.
I like to eat healthy,_______I find it very difficult.
Julia has a guitar,________ she plays it really well.
I went to buy a Rolling stones CD,_______ the shop didn't have it.
You can eat your cake with a spoon ______ a fork.
Your son doesn't _____________ you at all.
_______the picture and put up the map of the world.
You must study for the test,_____ you will fail.
He easily _____ his watch _____ but he couldn't put it back...
The students couldn't __________ the lecture.
Maybe you should ______ a hobby.
He was annoyed at the way, she tried to ______ the whole meeting.
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