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174. intermediate-89
English Grammar / Incomplete Sentences / Intermediate level # 89 (Answer Keys)
Idioms with the phrasal verb come
 
A1
First impressions are important because how you come across initially can be as important as what you say.
answer: (d) come across
A2
I just can't seem to be able to find a good personal assistant as they are so hard to come by.
answer: (a) come by
A3
When disaster strikes, will your insurer come through for you?
answer: (c) come through
A4
If you have eaten a banana in the last 2-3 days and come down with a fever followed by a skin infection, you
should seek urgent medical attention!
answer: (c) come down with
A5
In terms of personality she's certainly come along well since she changed her attitude.
answer: (a) come along
A6
Menopause symptoms may come back after stopping menopausal hormone therapy.
answer: (b) come back
A7
Making the decision to come out about your sexual preferences can sometimes be scary and stressful.
answer: (c) come out
A8
I was just wondering how astronomers come up with their facts when you realise just how far away the stars
are.
answer: (b) come up with
A9
It was reported that the Government is expected to come up with stringent norms to prevent "predatory
takeovers" of Indian private banks.
answer: (b) come up with
A10
My boyfriend wants to come over when nobody is at home, and I'm scared it might well lead to something
else!
answer: (d) come over

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