I care for /take care of my elderly mother.

[Kietsjsu]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #274 "Basic Grammar Exercises (4)", question 2

I ......... my elderly mother.

(a) caring
(b) care for
(c) care
(d) take care

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #274 "Basic Grammar Exercises (4)", answer 2

I care for my elderly mother.

Correct answer: (b) care for

Your answer was: incorrect
I take care my elderly mother.
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Hi teacher,
Why can we use take care in this sentence?. Thanks

[Mister Micawber]

Because 'take care' requires a preposition: 'I take care of my elderly mother.'
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Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's