Question

'She takes after her father'. The phrasal verb 'takes after' in the given sentence means ________.

• A. resembles
• B. looks after
• C. guides
• D. imitates

Answer 1

Answer:

A. resembles

In the sentence "She takes after her father," the phrasal verb "takes after" means to resemble someone, especially in appearance or character, often a family member.

So:

• ✅ resembles – correct

• ❌ looks after – means to care for

• ❌ guides – means to lead or show the way

• ❌ imitates – means to copy someone’s actions, not the same as resembling