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

Meaning and Usage of 'Turned Out' with Examples

"Like a tree's growth, life often turns out differently than expected, yet each turn crafts a unique masterpiece in time."

📖 Definition

The phrasal verb 'turned out' means something resulted in a particular, often unexpected, way; or people attending an event.

Examples in context

After all the planning, the celebration turned out to be perfect.
The suspect turned out to be innocent, much to everyone’s surprise.
The turnout for the event exceeded all expectations, filling the hall.

📖 Definition

The phrasal verb 'turned out' means something resulted in a particular, often unexpected, way; or people attending an event.

📝 Grammar Info

Separable

The verb and particle must stay together.

Neutral

Can be used in most contexts, neither too formal nor too casual.

Transitive

Does not require a direct object to complete its meaning.

📊 Conjugation Table

Tense	Form	Example
Present Simple	turn out	The event turns out well despite the weather.
Past Simple	turned out	The meeting turned out to be more informative than expected.
Present Continuous	turning out	Everything is turning out just as we planned.
Present Perfect	have turned out	The results have turned out better than anticipated.

💡 When to Use

Unexpected outcomes

Use when the result is unexpected or surprising, often differing from initial assumptions or predictions.

Example: "The trip turned out to be a great success."

General results or conclusions

When summarizing or concluding the outcome of an event, project, or situation.

Example: "The experiment turned out as expected with promising results."

Describing turnout at events

To refer to the number of people who attend a gathering or event.

Example: "A large crowd turned out for the concert."

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Incorrect tense usage

❌ Wrong: The party turn out great.

✅ Correct: The party turned out great.

💡 Tip: Use past tense for past events.

Confusing with 'turn off'

❌ Wrong: He turned out the lights.

✅ Correct: He turned off the lights.

💡 Tip: Use 'turn off' for shutting devices.

Using with direct object

❌ Wrong: He turned out the project well.

✅ Correct: The project turned out well.

💡 Tip: No direct object required.

Practice

TURNED OUT - 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

After all the planning, the celebration turned out to be perfect.
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Listen to example

The suspect turned out to be innocent, much to everyone’s surprise.
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Listen to example

The turnout for the event exceeded all expectations, filling the hall.
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Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

resulted ended up

Antonyms

failed

Quick Check

Complete the sentence with the correct phrasal verb:

"The surprise party ___ to be quite enjoyable."

turns off

turned out

tunes out

turns on

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Turned Out

What is the origin of turned out?

The phrasal verb 'turned out' originated from Middle English where 'turn' means to cause to change direction or position, and over time it evolved to mean how situations or events concluded.

Can turned out be used in formal and informal contexts?

Yes, 'turned out' is versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts to describe outcomes, provided the situation or context supports its meaning.

What is the difference between turned out and resulted?

While 'turned out' can describe unexpected or general outcomes, 'resulted' is more formal and directly associated with the consequences of a specific action or event.

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History teacher who fell in love with English! This passion led me to specialize in languages and work on bilingual education projects. With 37 years in education, I believe learning should be meaningful – not just memorization.

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📖 Definition

📖 Definition

📝 Grammar Info

📊 Conjugation Table

💡 When to Use

⚠️ Common Mistakes

TURNED OUT - IN PRACTICE

Study Method Proposal

Examples in Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

Quick Check

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Turned Out

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