Exercise: "Multi-part verbs"

1.- Take can have different meanings when combined with different words. Study the examples and match the verbs with their meanings.

1) The kids have taken over.
A.- Take control of something.

2) The company has taken on 20 new staff.
A.- Recruit or hire.

3) Maria has taken up the job offer from Microsoft.
A.- Accept.

4) The management told John to take off his earrings at work.
A.- Remove.

5) Everyone in the department took part in the volley ball match.
A.- Do an activity, participate.

6) The meeting will take place on Monday at 9:00.
A.- Happen.


2.- Complete the sentences with the following words.
on, off, up, over, part, place

1) The company was reorganised after John Green took over as CEO.

2) We offered the staff a bonus in exchange for a reduction of holiday time, but they didn´t take it up.

3) When it´s hot, the men often take off their jackets and ties.

4) All the staff we´ve taken on this year are under 25.

5) Would you like to take part in the company quiz night?

6) The dinal match will take place on Friday at 4 pm.