We use the phrases "take something for granted" and "take something as read" to express that we think that something is true without questioning it.
Example:
Is he your brother? I took it for granted that he was your boyfriend.
I took it as read that she would come to the wedding dressed appropriately , but she turned up in full goth makeup.
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This ebook has been written to help students prepare for the Key Word Transformation part of the Use of English paper (grammar) of the Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency.
It will give you a good understanding of the different grammatical structures commonly used in this part of the Use of English test, e.g. passive - active voice , impersonal passive, conditional sentences , inverted conditionals, inversions, set phrases, comparative-superlative, causative verbs, phrasal verbs, linking words, etc.
If you want to learn how to do Key word transformation exercises effectively, this book is for you.
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We use the phrase "take something on board" to express that we understand and accept a suggestion, idea, etc.
Example:
He seems to have taken my advice on board.
In the picture below, you will find some more examples that will help you to better understand how to use this phrase.
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