Which sentence uses 'come across' correctly?

I came across an old photo while cleaning the attic

I came across the street to meet you

I came across an old photo while cleaning the attic

The bridge came across the river

Which sentence uses 'come across' correctly?

She comes across as very confident in interviews

He came across the finish line first

Which sentence uses 'come by' correctly?

Good jobs are hard to come by these days

The bus will come by this route

Good jobs are hard to come by these days

I come by the office every morning at 8

Which sentence uses 'come by' correctly?

Can you come by my house later for coffee?

The train came by the station too fast

She comes by the grocery store home

Which sentence uses 'come out' correctly?

The new iPhone will come out next month

I need to come out from the house now

The new iPhone will come out next month

Which sentence uses 'come out' correctly?

The truth finally came out after the investigation

The students came out to the classroom

Practice: Transitive x Intransitive Phrasal Verbs Exercises -

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Read both paragraphs carefully. One uses transitive and intransitive phrasal verbs correctly while the other has errors. Click "This is Correct" on the correct paragraph.

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Morning Routine

Paragraph A

Every morning, I wake up at 6 AM. First, I turn on the coffee maker and then take off my pajamas. After breakfast, I put on my coat and set off for the office. My car sometimes breaks down, but today it started perfectly.

Paragraph B

Every morning, I wake up at 6 AM. First, I turn on and then take off to get ready. After breakfast, I put on and set off the office. My car sometimes breaks down the engine, but today it started perfectly.

Fill in the Blanks

Complete each sentence by choosing the correct option. Pay attention to whether the phrasal verb needs an object (transitive) or stands alone (intransitive).

She _______ early to catch the train.

Please _______ before leaving.

The old machine finally _______ after years of use.

I need to _______ before the deadline.

Nobody expected him, but he _______ at the party.

After dinner, please _______.

Listen & Identify

Listen to each sentence and identify whether the phrasal verb used is transitive (needs an object) or intransitive (no object needed).

Temporary text (delete after adding audio): "The children woke up very early this morning."

Temporary text (delete after adding audio): "Can you pick up the groceries on your way home?"

Temporary text (delete after adding audio): "The plane took off exactly at noon."

Temporary text (delete after adding audio): "Please turn off the computer before you leave."

Temporary text (delete after adding audio): "She grew up in a small town in Brazil."

Temporary text (delete after adding audio): "We need to figure out a solution quickly."

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Try to remember the correct phrasal verb for each sentence. Click the card to flip it and check your answer!

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Intransitive

The plane at exactly 3 PM.

(to leave the ground and begin flying)

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TOOK OFF

The plane took off at exactly 3 PM.

"Take off" is intransitive here - the plane performs the action alone, no object needed.

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Practice Exercises

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