Phrasal verb "Take"

The secretary took (a)   the message from her boss.

Rachel is exhausted because she has taken (a)   too much work.

Adi took (a)   his father as for his character. They're equally stubborn.

My mom took some of the chairs (a)   because I didn't need them.

Harris took us (a)   for a drink when we visited him.

Don't forget to take (a)   your shoes before you enter the classroom.

When does the helicopter take (a)   from the platform?

She drank so much water to take (a)   the bitter taste of the medicine.

You might need a pen to take (a)   my address.

Do you take (a)   your father or your mother ?