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
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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