Understanding the Phrasal Verb 'Take To'

The video tutorial explains the phrasal verb 'TAKE TO' and its various meanings. It covers how 'TAKE TO' can indicate forming a new habit, developing a new ability, or moving towards something. The tutorial provides examples for each meaning and highlights the grammatical rule that verbs following 'TAKE TO' are in the gerund form. The lesson concludes with a call to action for viewers to like and subscribe for more English lessons.

What does the phrasal verb 'take to' mean when referring to habits?

• To forget something

• To stop doing something

• To make a new habit of something

• To dislike something

Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'take to' in the context of a new habit?

• The passengers took to the lifeboats.

• I have taken to wearing the color yellow on Fridays.

• He took to swimming very quickly.

• She took to the air before the cat reached it.

Which form of the verb is used after 'take to'?

• Past tense

• Past participle

• Infinitive

• Gerund

What is the grammatical rule for verbs following 'take to'?

• They must be in the gerund form.

• They must be in the future tense.

• They must be in the past tense.

• They must be in the infinitive form.

What is an example of 'take to' used to describe developing a new ability?

• He took to the air quickly

• I took to wearing yellow

• She took to the piano with ease

• They took to the lifeboats

Which example illustrates 'take to' as developing an ability?

• The passengers took to the lifeboats.

• I have taken to wearing the color yellow on Fridays.

• She took to the piano with ease.

• My cat has taken to sleeping on the kitchen counter.

What does 'take to' mean when it involves moving towards something?

• To make a new habit

• To develop a new skill

• To move towards or leave a place

• To stop doing something

Identify the sentence that uses 'take to' to describe moving towards something.

• Susan has really taken to eating healthy food.

• He took to swimming very quickly.

• The bird took to the air before the cat reached it.

• My cat has taken to sleeping on the kitchen counter.