Question

Complete the sentence with the most suitable option:
The twins __________ each other.
a) take through
b) take after
c) take away
d) make after

Answer 1

Hint: A phrase is an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence.

Complete answer:
In the given question, we have to find out which of the options include a verb phrase that indicates that the twins were related, or similar to each other as the sentence implies.
Let us thus analyze the options given to us in this question-
Option (a.), 'take through', refers to a verb phrase that has no particular meaning. Therefore, option (a.) is incorrect.
Option (b.), ‘take after', refers to ‘imitate in behavior; take as a model; be similar to a relative’.Therefore, option (b.) is correct.
Option (c.), ‘take away', refers to ‘remove from a certain place, environment, or mental or emotional state; transport into a new location or state’.
Therefore, option (c.) is incorrect as we need a verb phrase that indicates that the twins were related, or similar to each other as the sentence implies.
Option (d.), ‘make after', refers to ‘To chase’.Therefore, option (d.) is incorrect as a verb phrase that indicates that the twins were related, or similar to each other as the sentence implies.

Note:
In this question, it will be helpful for the student to recall the concept of verbs. A verb is a content word that denotes an action, occurrence, or state of existence. A verb is the word class that serves as the predicate of a sentence.