Take or take ? If you are reading this post, or have already been scolded for writing badly, take it or take it and because you really care about having a good spelling. In either case, writing well and knowing how to differentiate words is important.
But it is true that these words that are pronounced so similar and, furthermore, in the case of a verb that is conjugated irregularly as is the case with the verb to catch, getting it right is not always easy.
Learn how to write
Take note then of everything that we are going to tell you will be very useful for you from now on, so that you learn to write without spelling errors. Remember that sometimes just changing a consonant can completely change the meaning of a sentence.
In this case, the correct way to write it is take. However, this verb, in some of its forms, is conjugated with j, so you may be wrong, so you will have to learn the verb well.
What do you need to write take or take?
If you want to write this concept well, you need, first of all, to learn the verb to take and its different tenses.
On the other hand, to learn the conjugations , you only need a great desire to learn and some perseverance and patience.
It is good that you always have a dictionary nearby to consult your doubts, about tenses or any other concept.
Instructions to write take or take
When you write take you are writing a verb. You are referring to the present indicative of the verb to take, in its third person (she/he/the thing(it)). It can have several meanings that will be understood according to the context in which we find ourselves. For example, he takes too much cheese when he prepares the sandwich; she gets very cold at night; the site takes me wrong to park.
In short, the verb to take can refer to holding, grabbing or taking something. It can also mean to attract or receive something. Examples: take my hand so you don’t lose yourself; pick fruit for school; your dog takes the whole bed for himself; etc.
Bearing in mind that it is a multiple verb in terms of meanings and in terms of conjugation, the best thing to learn is to take a look at the different tenses and try to memorize, because in this case, you cannot use logic, but the memory. Let’s see:
Simple Present Indicative I take, example: I take my zacapuntas (here there is indeed a consonant change, using j instead of g, which gives rise to confusion). You take, example: You take your doll. He takes, example: He takes the umbrella from him. We take, example: We take the pencils. You take, example: You take the notebooks. They take, example: They take the book.
Imperfect tense
I took, example: I took the package on the table. You took, example: You took your red bra. He took, example: He took his hammock for the beach. We used to eat, example: We used to eat fish and mayonnaise for dinner. You took, example: You took the flowers from the pink vase. They took, example: They took some paint for his mural.
Past perfect simple or past tense
I took, example: I took a rule. You took, example: You took a bevel. He picked up, example: He picked up a piece of chalk. We took, example: We took a compass from the table. You took, example: You took the ice pack. They took, example: They took a yellow backpack.
Future
I will catch, example: I will catch the bus later. You will take, example: You will take a taxi. He will take, example: He will take his father’s car. We will take, example: We will take my sister’s bike. You will take, example: You will take the subway. They will catch, example: They will catch a plane tonight.
Conditional
I would take, example: I would take the mobile and the charger. You would take, example: You would take 20 euros from her bag. He would take, example: He would take chocolate because he loves it. We would take, example: We would take a package of cookies. You would take, example: Would you take a green or blue blanket? They would take, example: They would take some suitcases for their trip.
Present
I take, example: It is necessary that I take the scarf because my throat hurts. You take, example: It is important that you take mints. He picks up, example: It’s good that he picks up his cell phone in case we stay all night. We take, example: It is necessary that we take a lamp for camping. You take, example: I advise you to take a sleeping bag. They take, example: Better that they take his camera.
Imperfect tense
I caught or caught, example: If I caught (or caught) a cold, I wouldn’t go out anymore this week. You picked up, example: By the time you picked up (or picked up) the phone, it would have stopped ringing. He took or took, example: If he took (or took) a few seats, we would not have to stand. We would take or take, example: If we took (or took) pins, we could start sewing. You take or take, example: If you take (or take) something to eat, better. They caught or caught, example: if they caught (or caught) the dogs, they would take them for a walk.
Future
I will take, example: If I take a few days of vacation, I would love it. You take, example: If you take some new helmets, give me your old ones. He takes, example: If he takes a chair, tell him to let you sit for a while. We will take, example: If we take a good place, we could enjoy the views more. You take, example: If you take some bags, he also takes for us. They take, example: If they take some chestnuts, I would roast them.
Imperative
They serve to give an order: Take-you. Example: Take my ashtray and empty it. Take- him. Example: Let him take his dog. Let’s take-us. Example: Let’s grab some sandwiches and let’s go now. Catch-ye. Example: take the train early. Fuck-them. Example: Take everything you left on the ground.
Tips for writing take or take
Since the verb to catch is irregular , you have no choice but to memorize it.
If in doubt, always look at a dictionary before misspelling a word.
Reading a lot will help you discover many words you don’t know and you will be able to expand your vocabulary. In addition, you will acquire the habit of assimilating how words are written and how to master your language perfectly.
Remember that only some tenses conjugate with j while most tenses conjugate with g.
You can play word games to try to memorize the verbs that go with j, so that you associate concepts with something that is familiar or symbolic to you and remember the exception that this verb brings.
In Indicative, only the present of the first person singular (yo), goes with the j. The rest all go with g.