In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s):

Peter was such a skillful boxer that he was not afraid to take ...... anybody.

  • A to
  • B upon
  • C on
  • D in
jamb 1987english-language

The correct answer is C. on

In this sentence, the phrase "take on" means to confront or challenge someone.

Peter, being a skilful boxer, was not afraid to confront or challenge anybody. 

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