WAEC - English Language (2008 - No. 50)

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
Our teacher is leaving our school in July to ...............a new job
take in
take to
take on
take up

Explanation

The phrase "take up a new job" is commonly used to mean starting or accepting a new job or position.

To "take in" means to absorb or understand something, or to allow someone to stay in your home.

To "take to"  means to develop a liking for something or to begin doing something as a habit.

To "take on" means to accept a challenge or responsibility. While it can sometimes be used in the context of starting a job, "take up" is the more commonly used phrase for accepting a new job.

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