How many children ______ ______ in the running race each year?
take part
My brother fell asleep even before the plane ______ ______, and he didn't wake up until we landed.
took off
Mike recently ______ ____ swimming, as he thinks it will help him get in shape.
took up
How do you _______ your tea?
take
My sister ______ _______ when the attendant thought she was my mother!
took offence
The book _________ _________ in a fantasy land called Narnia.
takes place
Shelby ______ ______ her father — she looks just like him!
takes after
When I got home, I noticed there was a button missing on the new blouse I had bought. I will ______ it ________ tomorrow.
take back
Parents _____ ______ in their children, especially when they accomplish something great.
take pride
Alice's teacher asked her to ________ _______ of the class for a few minutes while the teacher went to the bathroom.
take charge
Unfortunately, when people find out my grandmother is wealthy, many times they want to ______ _______ of her.
take advantage