Takes after

English as a Second Language English Teacher Explanations (ESL Tests)
1

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #299 [color=blue]“Life: Phrasal Verbs”, question 3

He … after his father. He looks just like him.

(a) describes
(b) looks
(c) takes
(d) seems

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #299 [color=blue]“Life: Phrasal Verbs”, answer 3

He takes after his father. He looks just like him.

Correct answer: (c) takes

Your answer was: [color=red]incorrect
He looks after his father. He looks just like him.
[size=200]_________________________[/size]

To take after - what does this phrasal verb mean? Maybe it has several meanings?

2

‘Takes after’ means to have traits that are similar to a relative - to resemble a relative in some way.

3

Sorry, but i still don’t get that

What is "take after " mean?
And is “look after” means take care?
Why is not “He looks after his father”?

4

Take after: verb: be similar to a relative
verb: imitate in behavior; take as a model

Look after: verb: keep under careful scrutiny

5

Look after[/b]: verb: keep under careful scrutiny
[/quote]
Could you explain it a little bit more?

6

If you look after someone, you watch them and take care of them.