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 'Write Up'

"To write up a story is to give life to history, capturing forgotten moments and immortalizing them for future generations in words."

📖 Definition

To write up means to prepare a detailed report, document, or article by compiling information and organizing it in written form.

Examples in context

The manager wrote up the final project report for the board meeting.
He spent the night writing up the minutes from yesterday's conference.
Journalists write up stories daily for the evening news broadcast.

📖 Definition

To write up means to prepare a detailed report, document, or article by compiling information and organizing it in written form.

📝 Grammar Info

Separable

Yes

You can separate 'write' and 'up' with the object.

Neutral

Suitable for both casual and professional contexts.

Transitive

Yes

Requires a direct object to complete the action.

📊 Conjugation Table

Tense	Form	Example
Present Simple	write up	I write up notes after every meeting.
Past Simple	wrote up	She wrote up the incident report last night.
Present Continuous	writing up	He is writing up the results of the experiment.
Present Perfect	have written up	They have written up all the findings already.

💡 When to Use

Reporting on events

Use when creating a detailed report or document outlining events, often for official or archival purposes.

Example: "The journalist wrote up the event for next day's newspaper."

Preparing academic work

Used in compiling academic or research findings into a structured report or article for submission or publication.

Example: "The students must write up their thesis by the end of the semester."

Documenting observations

Apply when systematically recording observations, often in scientific or analytical contexts, for future reference.

Example: "After the experiment, he wrote up his observations meticulously."

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Incorrect separation

❌ Wrong: He wrote the article up quickly.

✅ Correct: He wrote up the article quickly.

💡 Tip: Keep 'write' and 'up' together unless using the separable form.

Wrong tense

❌ Wrong: She writes the report up yesterday.

✅ Correct: She wrote up the report yesterday.

💡 Tip: Match the tense to the time context.

Missing object

❌ Wrong: They wrote up quickly.

✅ Correct: They wrote up the summary quickly.

💡 Tip: ‘Write up’ needs an object to complete the meaning.

Practice

WRITE 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 manager wrote up the final project report for the board meeting.
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Listen to example

He spent the night writing up the minutes from yesterday's conference.
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Listen to example

Journalists write up stories daily for the evening news broadcast.
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Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

document record

Antonyms

erase

Quick Check

Complete the sentence with the correct phrasal verb:

"She decided to ___ the interview notes before the deadline."

write

write up

wrote

writing

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Write Up

What is the origin of write up?

The term 'write up' emerged in the early 19th century and evolved as a part of newspaper jargon, initially used to mean creating a written account of news or events.

Can write up be used in formal and informal contexts?

Yes, 'write up' can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It's commonly utilized in professional settings for reports and in casual settings for personal accounts.

What is the difference between write up and document?

'Write up' implies creating a comprehensive written account or report, while 'document' broadly refers to recording information. 'Write up' often involves narrative or analytical detail.

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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

WRITE UP - IN PRACTICE

Study Method Proposal

Examples in Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

Quick Check

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Write Up

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