How to Tell the Differences Between Take and Took
Take a look at the meanings and tense of both of these words., Recognize the differences in the tenses of these words., Recognize when you should use "take".
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Take a look at the meanings and tense of both of these words.
TAKE means "To get into one's hold or possession by voluntary action; to hold, grasp, or grip." Example- "To take the child by hand." TOOK is just the past-tense form of "to take".
It's definition is the same as the present tense.
Example- "I took my book". -
Step 2: Recognize the differences in the tenses of these words.
Take is a future-tense verb, while took is a past tense verb.
For the present tense verb, use "am taking".
Rarely is there ever a need to use the future tense of the verb "to take"
however, this verb is "will take". , When an item is resting on or is in a spot where it can be grabbed, use the word take.
Generally, when you can walk up to the item and pick it up, you can generally use the word "take"
and not took. -
Step 3: Recognize when you should use "take".
Detailed Guide
TAKE means "To get into one's hold or possession by voluntary action; to hold, grasp, or grip." Example- "To take the child by hand." TOOK is just the past-tense form of "to take".
It's definition is the same as the present tense.
Example- "I took my book".
Take is a future-tense verb, while took is a past tense verb.
For the present tense verb, use "am taking".
Rarely is there ever a need to use the future tense of the verb "to take"
however, this verb is "will take". , When an item is resting on or is in a spot where it can be grabbed, use the word take.
Generally, when you can walk up to the item and pick it up, you can generally use the word "take"
and not took.
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