Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.
When it comes to love of sports, he takes off his father.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. takes after.
- The underlined phrase "takes off" is not a correct usage in this context. The phrase "takes off" means to leave quickly or suddenly, which does not make sense in the context of the sentence.
- The correct phrase to be used here is "takes after," which means to resemble or follow in someone's footsteps. The suggested correction would make the sentence grammatically correct and convey the intended meaning.
The correct sentence is:
When it comes to love of sports, he takes after his father.