1. I'm not going to take .......... anymore. I've had enough of your insults. I quit!

2. Plants are able to take .......... nutrients and water via their roots.

3. I'm only going to make the offer once. You can take it or .......... it. The terms are non-negotiable.

4. I decided to take .......... painting as a new hobby. I've always liked art, and I want to paint in my spare time.

5. That beautiful palace nearly took my breath .......... because it was so perfect. I was in awe of its splendor.

6. He took his foot .......... the gas pedal before he hit the brakes.

7. The new program is taking .......... and the employees seem to be happy with it. I'm glad the program is fixed and in place now.

8. You always take her .......... when we argue. It's easy to see that you favor your own daughter over me. After all, I'm only your step-daughter!

9. We have to take .......... of all the inventory in the store this coming weekend. Who wants to work overtime?

10. Debbie is able to take a lot of criticism at work. She can take the .......... because she values her job.