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 Use of 'Hook Up' Explained

"When paths of solitude end, we often find the courage to hook up with others, sharing journeys and dreams."

📖 Definition

Hook up refers to connecting two or more machines or devices, establishing a relationship or meeting someone for a specific purpose.

Examples in context

We need to hook up the speakers to enjoy the party.
They hooked up at the conference to discuss their collaboration.
She's been hooking up the equipment all morning for the event.

📖 Definition

Hook up refers to connecting two or more machines or devices, establishing a relationship or meeting someone for a specific purpose.

📝 Grammar Info

Separable

Yes

The phrase can be split; you can say 'hook it up'.

Informal

Commonly used in casual conversations.

Transitive

Yes

It requires a direct object, like 'hook up the device'.

📊 Conjugation Table

Tense	Form	Example
Present Simple	hook up	They hook up their devices every morning.
Past Simple	hooked up	Yesterday, we hooked up the new system.
Present Continuous	hooking up	They are hooking up the speakers now.
Present Perfect	have hooked up	We have hooked up the network successfully.

💡 When to Use

Connecting devices

Use when talking about connecting electronic devices like TVs or computers to a network or power source.

Example: "I need to hook up the TV to the internet."

Meeting someone informally

When arranging to meet someone for casual or recreational purposes, often used in social contexts.

Example: "Let's hook up tomorrow for lunch."

Establishing a partnership

Use in contexts where two parties are forming a business or collaborative connection.

Example: "The two companies decided to hook up for the new project."

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Incorrect object placement

❌ Wrong: Can you hook up it to the TV?

✅ Correct: Can you hook it up to the TV?

💡 Tip: Remember to separate 'hook' and 'up' before using the object.

Wrong verb tense

❌ Wrong: We hooks up the printer last week.

✅ Correct: We hooked up the printer last week.

💡 Tip: Use past tense 'hooked' for completed actions.

Missing preposition

❌ Wrong: I'm going to hook up with him.

✅ Correct: I'm going to hook up with him for coffee.

💡 Tip: Specify what the meeting or connection is about.

Practice

HOOK 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

We need to hook up the speakers to enjoy the party.
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Listen to example

They hooked up at the conference to discuss their collaboration.
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Listen to example

She's been hooking up the equipment all morning for the event.
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Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

connect link

Antonyms

disconnect

Quick Check

Complete the sentence with the correct phrasal verb:

"Tomorrow, I'll ___ the new sound system."

hooked up

hook up

hook uped

hook down

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Hook Up

What is the origin of hook up?

The phrasal verb 'hook up' likely originates from the literal act of connecting objects with a physical hook, evolving into a term for connecting devices or people.

Can hook up be used in formal and informal contexts?

'Hook up' is primarily informal and used mostly in casual settings or conversation. It's less appropriate for formal contexts unless referring to technical connections.

What is the difference between hook up and connect?

While both mean to join or link, 'hook up' is informal and often implies a temporary or initial connection, whereas 'connect' can be used in more formal contexts.

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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

HOOK UP - IN PRACTICE

Study Method Proposal

Examples in Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

Quick Check

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Hook Up

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