I was taken _____ at his sudden departure. (to be very surprised)

Sales of the new computer took _____ after the television commercial. (to become successful or popular fast)

Joe takes _____ his father. (to look or behave like an older relative)

I'm taking the day _____ next Monday. (to have a particular amount of time away from work)

Playing tennis in this heat really takes it _____ _____ you. (to need a lot of effort and make you feel very tired. You need two words here)

I've decided to take you _____ _____ your offer of a job. (to accept an offer or invitation. You need two words here)

I'm not sure how much of my explanation she took _____. (to understand and remember something that you hear or read)

The police took _____ our names and addresses. (to write down information or a statement)

When I got on the bus I realized I didn't have any money. But as it was snowing heavily, the driver took _____ _____ me and let me stay on without paying. (Feel sorry for. You need two words here.)

Alan is selfish, and takes me for _____. (to expect someone to always be there and do things for you, even when you do not show that you are grateful)

We're not taking _____ any new staff at the moment. (to start to employ someone)

You should take anything he says with a pinch of _____. (to doubt the truth or value of something)