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Phrasal verbs with come

February 15, 2015 - pdf

Sentences are given with incomplete phrasal verbs. Complete the expression by supplying an appropriate adverb particle or preposition.

1. I came ………………… an old friend of mine yesterday.

a) through
b) across
c) round

2. She came ……………….. when we sprinkled water on her face.

a) round
b) across
c) off

3. Peter is coming …………………. tonight.

a) round
b) on
c) out

4. When I came …………………. I was lying in bed.

a) round
b) around
c) to

d) Either could be used here

5. Although he was in a serious accident he came …………………. it with only minor injuries.

a) across
b) through
c) out

6. The matter came …………………. during the discussions.

a) on
b) up
c) off

7. We will contact you when new jobs come …………………

a) up
b) out
c) off

8. She came …………………… an interesting idea.

a) up
b) with
c) up with

Answers

1. I came across an old friend of mine yesterday.

2. She came round when we sprinkled water on her face.

3. Peter is coming round tonight.

4. When I came round / around / to I was lying in bed.

5. Although he was in a serious accident he came through it with only minor injuries.

6. The matter came up during the discussions.

7. We will contact you when new jobs come up.

8. She came up with an interesting idea.

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