Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
Who do you think will ________ when he resigns?

• A. take over
• B. take in
• C. take up
• D. take off

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

take over

The context refers to someone resigning and someone else taking their place. In this context, option A "take over" means to take control. Thus, this is correct.
To "take in" is to give shelter to someone.
To "take up" is to start a new hobby or to begin something.
To "take off" is to become airborne or to depart hastily.
Thus, option A is correct.