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
The correct answer is: D
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.