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Difficulty: MediumCollocations and Fixed Phrases

Complete the sentence below by filling in the blank with the appropriate word to form the correct fixed collocation.

Answer:During the parliamentary debate, several opposition members were quick to 【take】 exception to the minister's controversial remarks.

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The correct word to complete the phrase is 'take'.
The verb 'take' correctly combines with 'exception to' to form the standard fixed expression 'take exception to', which means to object strongly or express disapproval.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the target fixed phrase in the context of the sentence.
The sentence requires a verb that pairs specifically with the noun phrase 'exception to' to express objection or disagreement.
In formal English, the established fixed expression meaning 'to object to' or 'to take offense at' is 'take exception to'.
2
Verify grammatical agreement and collocational naturalness.
The base form 'take' follows the infinitive marker 'to'.
Collocations rely on specific lexical pairings; substituting other verbs creates an ungrammatical or unnatural expression.

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Collocations and Fixed Phrases
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