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

Understanding the Phrasal Verb 'Work Into'

"To work new experiences into life's tapestry is to weave an enriched fabric of understanding and wisdom."

📖 Definition

To 'work into' means to gradually include or incorporate new components, tasks, or ideas into a larger system or routine.

Examples in context

The chef worked fresh herbs into the dish for a vibrant flavor.
The mentor worked patience into her teaching method.
He managed to work new languages into his learning curriculum.

📖 Definition

To 'work into' means to gradually include or incorporate new components, tasks, or ideas into a larger system or routine.

📝 Grammar Info

Separable

Yes

The object can come between the verb and the particle or after the particle.

Neutral

Commonly used in both informal and formal contexts.

Transitive

Yes

Requires a direct object, such as an idea or task, to be included.

📊 Conjugation Table

Tense	Form	Example
Present Simple	work into	She works exercise into her daily routine.
Past Simple	worked into	He worked the new policy into the existing framework.
Present Continuous	working into	They are working the new ideas into their project.
Present Perfect	have worked into	We have worked these changes into our operations.

💡 When to Use

Introducing new ideas

Use when bringing a new concept or element into an established system or practice.

Example: "I am trying to work more reading into my daily schedule."

Incorporating feedback

Use when adjustments are made based on advice or criticism to enhance the current practices.

Example: "The team worked the feedback into their presentation."

Adapting routines

Use when adding a new element to an existing routine for improvement.

Example: "She needs to work more rest into her busy life."

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Incorrect word order

❌ Wrong: She worked into the painting her ideas.

✅ Correct: She worked her ideas into the painting.

💡 Tip: Place the object after the verb, then the particle.

Wrong use of preposition

❌ Wrong: He worked on the plan into his schedule.

✅ Correct: He worked the plan into his schedule.

💡 Tip: 'Into' indicates incorporation.

Using intransitively

❌ Wrong: She worked into quickly.

✅ Correct: She worked the new process into quickly.

💡 Tip: Always include an object.

Practice

WORK INTO - 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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The chef worked fresh herbs into the dish for a vibrant flavor.
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Listen to example

The mentor worked patience into her teaching method.
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Listen to example

He managed to work new languages into his learning curriculum.
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Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

integrate incorporate

Antonyms

exclude

Quick Check

Complete the sentence with the correct phrasal verb:

"They need to work ___ strategy into their plans."

onto

work into

upon

inside

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Work Into

What is the origin of work into?

The phrasal verb "work into" has roots in Middle English, evolving as English speakers blended the verb 'work' with prepositions to describe integrating elements.

Can work into be used in formal and informal contexts?

Yes, 'work into' is versatile and appears in both formal and informal contexts, making it suitable for both academic papers and everyday conversations.

What is the difference between work into and integrate?

While 'work into' implies a gradual inclusion, 'integrate' often means creating unity. 'Integrate' is more formal and suggests creating cohesion.

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Alessandra Nóbrega

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

WORK INTO - IN PRACTICE

Study Method Proposal

Examples in Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

Quick Check

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Work Into

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