Question

Select the option that states the meaning of the given phrasal verbs.
Take after.

• A. To resemble
• B. To vary
• C. To depart
• D. To differ

Answer 1

The correct option is A To resemble

The phrasal verb, 'take after' means 'resemble (a parent or ancestor)'. Eg: 'Meera takes after her mother. She has her light brown eyes and long hair'. The first sentence means that Meera resembles her mother. Hence, option A is correct.

Options B,C and D are incorrect as they do not convey the meaning as above.