Have a look at this document and study the meaning of the expressions with TAKE and the different uses of the -ing form.
TAKE & -ing
1. 1. He got depressed because he was taking notice of people who criticised him.
The plane was taking off when the engine broke down.
2. 2. Despite taking advice from his parents, he got into deep trouble.
Apart from taking back what he said, he apologized to her parents too.
3. 3. He spent years taking advantage of her.
She imagined her wedding taking place in St. Paul’s cathedral.
I saw him taking good care of his grandma.
4. 4. Children taking their mother for granted usually find it difficult to manage on their own.
Teenagers taking up smoking are bound to die sooner.
5. 5. Taking sides in family arguments is risky.
Taking down the old building was a mistake.
6. 6. She avoids taking too many risks in life.
I love taking my time in the morning.
She doesn’t mind taking charge of the company.
7. 7. There’s no point in taking life too seriously.
It’s a waste of time taking responsibility for the things you shouldn’t.
It’s worth taking part in drama activities to improve your fluency in English.
It’s no use taking the mickey out of her because she will get you back sooner or later.
8. 8. The cooking…
9. 9. The book is highly entertaining.
Once you finished, I'd like you to do some research on the meaning of the following idiomatic expressions and then write up a sentence or a story showing you are able to use them correctly.
TAKE A BACK SEAT
TAKE FOR A RIDE
TAKE IT ON THE CHIN
TAKE HEART
TAKE THE BISCUIT/ CAKE
TAKE THE PLUNGE
Remember to revise the meaning(s) and main uses of the prepositions that TAKE takes to form PHRASALs: aback, after, apart, away, back, down, for, in, off, on, out, to, up.
