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Question 28

Which sentence uses take after correctly in its family-resemblance meaning?

  1. Mei took to her new neighbour immediately.
  2. Mei takes after her grandfather in her calm temperament.Correct answer
  3. Mei took over her grandfather's shop in May.
  4. Mei took in every detail of her grandfather's story.

Explanation

The child resembles an older relative in temperament, which is exactly the family comparison expressed by take after. Taking to someone means beginning to like that person, not sharing the person's traits.

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