Phrasal verbs with come

Phrasal verbs with come
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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