Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
Have you any idea which son of his will _________ when he retires?
A. Take up
B. Take along
C. Take over
D. Take in

Answer 1

Hint:A language unit having one or more sounds that are spoken or their written representation that serves as a principal carrier of meaning. Words are usually divided in writing by spaces, and are phonologically differentiated in many languages, as by accent.

Complete answer:
 Words consist of one or more morphemes and are either the smallest units that are vulnerable to independent usage or are composed of two or three such units combined under certain conditions of linkage.

There are millions of words in English. Each word has a specific meaning of its own. Also, same words may mean different things depending upon the context in which it is used. A word has its own meaning. We cannot place a word freely in a sentence. The word has to compliment the sense of the sentence. Now, to find out which of the given words will fit in the provided sentence, let us look at the context.

The meaning relates to the presumption of the role played by the father following his retirement. In option C, the word "to take over" implies anything being regulated. This is about taking charge of the role of father in the business. So, that's right. "To take up" means starting a new hobby. "To take along" is to put someone on the spot or something. "To take in" is to give someone shelter.

Hence the correct answer is option ‘C’

Note:If you ever get confused while solving the questions, always refer to a grammar book. This will help you in solving the questions easily.