Question

From the options given below, select the most appropriate answer to fill in the blank in the given sentence:

It is quite late. I must _______ you.

• A. Take leave of
• B. Take leave from
• C. Make leave of
• D. Snatch leave of

Answer 1

The correct option is A Take leave of

From the sentence it can be concluded that the subject is saying goodbye. Thus, the answer must mean goodbye and also must be grammatically correct.

Option A is correct. 'Take leave of' means 'say goodbye to'. Thus, it has the required meaning and is also grammatically correct. Hence, it is the correct answer.

Options B, C and D are incorrect. They are all grammatically incorrect statements.