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

Comprehensive Guide to Using 'Setting Up'

"Setting up the foundations in life is more valuable than rushing to build, for stability ensures a lasting future."

📖 Definition

To establish or organize something, such as a business or system, so that it is operational. Commonly used for businesses or technological systems.

Examples in context

The organizers are setting up booths for the fair tomorrow in the park.
After setting up the meeting, she sent out the invitations to all the participants.
Setting up a new system can be challenging, but it's worth the effort in the end.

📖 Definition

To establish or organize something, such as a business or system, so that it is operational. Commonly used for businesses or technological systems.

📝 Grammar Info

Separable

Yes

The object can come between 'set' and 'up', e.g., 'set a business up.'

Neutral

Used in both formal and informal settings.

Transitive

Yes

Requires an object, something being established.

📊 Conjugation Table

Tense	Form	Example
Present Simple	set up	They set up the new software for the company.
Past Simple	set up	She set up the meeting room before the conference.
Present Continuous	setting up	He is setting up his new home office.
Present Perfect	have set up	We have set up the entire project timeline for next month.

💡 When to Use

Starting a business

Use when initiating or organizing the physical and administrative framework needed for a business to begin operations.

Example: "They are setting up a new restaurant downtown."

Installing technology

Appropriate when establishing technological systems or software, ensuring functionality right from the start.

Example: "The IT team is setting up the new software system today."

Arranging events

Applicable when planning and organizing events, ensuring everything is in place for a successful outcome.

Example: "We need to set up the hall for the annual gala."

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Misplacement of objects

❌ Wrong: They set the system yesterday up.

✅ Correct: They set up the system yesterday.

💡 Tip: Place the phrasal verb's object between 'set' and 'up.'

Incorrect tense usage

❌ Wrong: She will set the plan up yesterday.

✅ Correct: She set the plan up yesterday.

💡 Tip: Ensure verb tense matches timeline.

Missing object

❌ Wrong: He set up quickly.

✅ Correct: He set up the equipment quickly.

💡 Tip: Always include what is being set up.

Practice

SETTING UP - IN PRACTICE

Study Method Proposal

Listen and repeat the audio as many times as needed to improve your pronunciation
Use the audio as a dictation exercise, trying to write what you hear and understand
Create a new sentence following the structure of the example sentences

Examples in Context

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Listen to example

The organizers are setting up booths for the fair tomorrow in the park.
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Listen to example

After setting up the meeting, she sent out the invitations to all the participants.
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Listen to example

Setting up a new system can be challenging, but it's worth the effort in the end.
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Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

establish organize

Antonyms

dismantle

Quick Check

Complete the sentence with the correct phrasal verb:

"He is busy ___ the equipment for the presentation."

setting off

setting up

setting down

setting in

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Setting Up

What is the origin of setting up?

The phrasal verb 'setting up' originated from the Old English 'settan,' meaning to place or fix something in a particular position, evolving over centuries to denote establishment.

Can setting up be used in formal and informal contexts?

Yes, 'setting up' can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It's versatile, fitting business, technology, and everyday settings, ensuring wide applicability.

What is the difference between setting up and establish?

'Setting up' and 'establish' are similar, but 'setting up' often implies the initial organization process, while 'establish' suggests a longer-term recognition or permanence.

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📖 Definition

📖 Definition

📝 Grammar Info

📊 Conjugation Table

💡 When to Use

⚠️ Common Mistakes

SETTING UP - IN PRACTICE

Study Method Proposal

Examples in Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

Quick Check

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Setting Up

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