Did you know that the verb ‘to take’ is considered a light verb? Light verbs become more meaningful when paired with other words. Watch the video to learn more about the uses of the verb ‘to take’!
The verb ‘to take’ is considered a light verb;
it has a stronger meaning when paired with other words.
Here are some words and situations that the verb ‘take’ can be used with:
-washing (a shower/ a bath): I need to take a shower before we go.
-resting ( a nap/a break/a rest): Why don’t you take a break?
Words that go with ‘take’ :
care: Can you take care of my cat? Take care when walking alone at night!
a photo: We took loads of great photos.
a risk: I will take a risk and tell her I love her.
a look: Take a look at my new iPhone.
a walk: We took a walk in the park.
advantage of: Let’s take advantage of the good weather and go to the beach.
Phrasal Verbs with TAKE
–The plane takes off at three. (take off- goes into the air)
-I’m hot, I will take off my jacket. (take off- remove)
– I have recently taken up skiing. (take up- start a hobby)
-Let me take over-you are doing it wrong. (take over-take control)
-Many people say I take after my mother. (take after-resemble)
-She took my phone away from me. (take away- remove/put it in another place)
-He took me out on a date. (take out – invite some on a date)
EXAMPLE |
NEW WORD/ EXPRESSION |
| Do, give, have, make, and take are light verbs. | a light verb: a verb that has little semantic content of its own and forms a predicate with some additional expression, which is usually a noun |
| Take good care of that girl of yours, Patrick – she’s very special. | take care of sb/sth: to protect someone or something and provide the things that that person or thing needs |
| She looks loads better with her new haircut. | loads: a lot |
| Don’t take any risks – just call the police. | take a risk: to do something that might be dangerous |
| thought I’d take advantage of the sports facilities while I’m here | take advantage of sth: to use the good things in a situation |
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