Question

Choose the best answer:
You can borrow my car, but please _____ good care of it.
a) make
b) do
c) take
d) have

Answer 1

Hint: The word that is needed is a verb. Verbs are action words that tell us what the noun is doing. There is a specific option that fits into this blank.

Complete answer:
The given sentence tells us the fact that the person is giving someone permission to borrow their car, and it is asking someone to treat it well. So, we need to complete the phrase ‘____ care’. The blank needs to be filled with a verb.

Now, we know what we are looking for. Let’s look at the given options-
a) make - The word ‘make’ refers to ‘form (something) by putting parts together or combining substances; create'. This word is a verb, but it does not complete the phrase ‘____ care’. This does not fit into the given question. This is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
b) do - The word ‘do’ refers to ‘perform (an action, the precise nature of which is often unspecified)’. This word is a verb, but it does not complete the phrase ‘____ care’. This does not fit into the given question. This is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
c) take - The word ‘take’ refers to ‘make, undertake, or perform (an action or task)’. This word is a verb, and it completes the phrase ‘____ care’. This fits into the given question. This is the required answer. So, this is the correct option.
d) have - The word ‘have’ refers to ‘possess, own, or hold'. This word is a verb, but it does not complete the phrase ‘____ care’. This does not fit into the given question. This is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.

Note:
 Each option gives you a different answer. Try to identify the meanings of each option. This will help you to choose the correct option.