| V1 | V2 - Past Simple | V3 - Past Participle |
|---|---|---|
take [teɪk] | took [tuk] | taken ['teɪk(ə)n] |
to take
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Example Sentences Using the Irregular Verb take
- I take a shower every morning. Present Simple – regular action.
- She took a taxi to the airport. Past Simple – completed action in the past.
- He has taken a lot of photos on his trip. Past Participle – present perfect, action with present relevance.
The irregular verb “take” is often used in phrasal verbs in English.
Popular Phrasal Verbs with the Verb take
take along
to bring someone or something with you
take away
remove something from a place or person
take back
to return something
take in
to absorb or understand something
take off
to leave the ground and begin to fly
take out
to remove something from a place
take over
to gain control of something, especially a business or responsibility
take up
to begin a new activity or hobby