to take aback = to surprise to take in = to deceive
to take off = to leave the ground to take over = to take control of to take up = to begin a hobby, activity, etc. to take to = to like
Use the correct preposition with "take": It was hot so he took _______________ his jacket. They took …………… the old painting and put up a new portrait. (removed) My father wants me to take _______________ chess but I think it is boring. I was taken …………… by his rude reply. (surprised) Don’t be taken …………… by his friendly manner ; Dave’s not as nice as he appears. (deceived) Take ______________ that picture. I look ugly! I've taken ______________ eating dark chocolate before bed. It's healthy! Fasten your seat‐belts before the plane takes ……………. . (leaves the ground) The boss asked Mr Smith to take …………… the running of the office while he was away. (take control of) Nazi Germany took ____________________ Czechoslovakia in 1939. He took …………… judo to get some exercise. (began a hobby, activity, etc.) The man was taken _______________________ by the girl's good looks. He didn't expect it. The children took …………… their new teacher the moment they saw her. (liked)