Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution’.
Some children surprisingly take on their grandparents in appearance.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. take after.
Statement: Some children surprisingly take on their grandparents in appearance.
'Take on' means to accept responsibility.
'Take after' means to look or behave like an older member of your family.
Hence, 'take on' should be replaced by 'take after'.
Correct statement: Some children surprisingly take after their grandparents in appearance.