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I tOok lunch vs I take lunch

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I took lunch' is past tense, indicating that the action of taking lunch already happened. 'I take lunch' is present tense, indicating a habitual or regular action of having lunch. The choice between the two depends on the timeframe you are referring to.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 1626 views

I tOok lunch

This phrase is correct when referring to a past action of having lunch.

Use 'I took lunch' when you want to talk about having lunch in the past. It indicates that the action of taking lunch has already occurred.

Examples:

Yesterday, I took lunch at a nice restaurant.
I took lunch with my colleagues earlier today.

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I took my lunch in a small saloon on the upper deck.
I took my lunch break 15 minutes ago.
So I took her to lunch.
I took them to lunch, that sushi place underneath Penn Station.
No, I took him to lunch to get him sober.
Also, I took the kids to lunch.
I was at school, in my room and for lunch I took my glasses off (I never do it at work).
These are mostly "candid shots" that I took during the light lunch which followed the conference.
So was I, and I took a three-hour lunch.
Well, I took a long enough lunch; better go back to work.
After lunch I took a nap."
I would, but I took a late lunch from work, which I have to get back to work.
I took him to lunch and got him a room at the InterContinental because that is what you do when one of your boys just did a bunch of years in Walpole.
I took her out to lunch and tried to talk to her about it.
Sergeant, would you mind if I took my son to lunch?
Because of his illness she regularly attends physical therapy to reduce the consequences of disease and strengthen the body. After physical therapy wash and iron clothes, After lunch I took my bag and in hospital.
Nelson took my lunch money again.
Took my lunch-box, with a spoon rattling inside and went to the factory.
He took my lunch money every day before we got on the bus.
Took his lunch break at 2:00 a.m. and never came back.

Alternatives:

I had lunch
I ate lunch
I grabbed lunch

I take lunch

This phrase is correct when referring to a habitual or regular action of having lunch.

Use 'I take lunch' when you want to express a routine or habitual action of having lunch. It indicates that having lunch is something you regularly do.

Examples:

I take lunch at 12 p.m. every day.
On weekdays, I take lunch at the office.

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Is it cool if I take lunch?
Now, before I take lunch orders, sparkling or flat?
Is it all right if I take lunch now?
I take lunch hour. This is not - no, no, no, this is not claps.
I take lunch at one.
When can I take lunch?
I take lunch hour. (Applause) This is not - no, no, no, this is not claps. I strongly suggest that this is a good thing for each of you to do.

Alternatives:

I have lunch
I eat lunch
I grab lunch

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