Here are 50 sentences using "It takes (time) to (verb)": Daily Activities 1. It takes 10 minutes to brush my teeth. 2. It takes 30 minutes to cook dinner. 3. It takes 5 minutes to make a cup of coffee. 4. It takes 15 minutes to get ready in the morning. 5. It takes 2 hours to clean the house. 6. It takes 10 minutes to walk to the grocery store. 7. It takes 45 minutes to do the laundry. 8. It takes 20 minutes to wash the dishes. 9. It takes 5 minutes to water the plants. 10. It takes 10 minutes t