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Zorluk: KolayPhrasal Verbs and Prepositional Verbs

Fill in the blank in the sentence below with the appropriate prepositional particle to complete the phrasal verb.

Cevap:Although Chidi shares his father's physical height, in terms of temperament, he clearly takes 【after】 his mother.

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after
The phrasal verb 'take after' means to resemble a parent or relative in appearance, character, or disposition. In the given sentence, 'after' correctly completes the phrase indicating that Chidi inherits his mother's temperament.

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1
Analyze the context of the sentence to identify the intended meaning of the verb phrase.
The sentence contrasts physical traits with behavioral characteristics, noting that Chidi resembles his mother in temperament.
Contextual clues indicate that the required particle must express inheriting traits or resembling a parent.
2
Select the standard particle that pairs with the verb 'take' to convey parental resemblance.
The particle 'after' forms the phrasal verb 'take after'.
'Take after' is defined in Standard English as resembling a parent or relative in appearance, character, or behavior.

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Phrasal Verbs denoting Resemblance ('Take after')
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Phrasal Verbs and Prepositional Verbs

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