Q12
EnglishIdioms, Phrasal Verbs & Proverbs
Fill in the blank with the appropriate Phrasal Verb: The girl ______ her mother.
- a.takes after
- b.calls in
- c.puts off
- d.puts by
Answer: (A) takes after
'Take after' means to resemble an older family member in looks or character, so 'The girl takes after her mother' is correct. 'Call in' means to send for someone (call in a doctor), 'put off' means to postpone, and 'put by' means to save money for later use. Other 'take' phrasal verbs: take off (remove; leave the ground), take up (begin), take over (assume control), take to (form a liking or habit).