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Take place: Meaning and Examples — Word Power 27

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Word Power 27: Take place. Meaning: To happen. Illustrated lesson with English examples and Hindi support.

Take place

Word Power 27 · Phrasal verbs

Meaning

To happen.

Usage

Jaipur Literature Festival didn't take place last year.
Anju: Did the class take place yesterday? Sohan: No, the class didn't take place. The teacher was on leave.

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Use “take place” in a sentence of your own. The original lesson image also includes Hindi support and illustrations.

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