phrase (template) · neutral
Take + Noun + for example, + clause
Used to introduce a specific example that illustrates a point.
Examples
“Take smartphones for example, they have changed how people communicate.”
“Take online education for example, it allows learners to study at their own pace.”
“Take the case of small businesses for example, many struggled during lockdowns.”
Band 8 sentence
“Take renewable energy for example; countries that invest now will likely reduce long-term costs and emissions.”
Collocations
- Take X for example, + clause
- Take the case of + noun
Word family
Common mistakes
Take for example + noun, + clause→Take + noun + for example, + clause
Take the example of X for instance, + clause→Take X for example, + clause
Say it for a higher band
5For example, + clause→6For instance, + clause→7+Take + Noun + for example, + clause
Synonyms
For example, + clause
Take X as an example, + clause
Easily confused
For example, + clause
“For example, many cities have introduced bike lanes.”
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