Grammar fix
take care
look after
to look after someone or something and make sure they are safe, healthy, or in good condition.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
Can you take care of my dog while I'm on holiday?
In my culture, it's common for children to take care of their elderly parents at home.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: She takes care her parents.
Say: She takes care of her parents.
Take care OF someone — don't drop 'of'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
Natural; 'attending to the welfare of' is care-plan language.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
take care of
- of
- yourself
- good care
- the kids