20 August 2008 - Written by Rob

There are a variety of phrasal verbs, many of them quite common, which use the words ‘come’ and ‘go’. (Remember, a phrasal verb consists of a verb and a preposition.)

Look at these sentences:

Come

- That band’s new CD came out last week. (come out - to be released to the public; information, products etc)
- She was walking through the shopping centre when she came across a funny old lady. (come across - to find something unexpectedly)
- We were talking about politics last night, and the subject of the rebellion came up. (come up - for a point or subject to be raised/introduced into a conversation)

Go

- The party went on until midnight (go on - to last, to continue)
- What is going on here? (go on - to happen)
- The girls he goes for are young. I worry about him. (go for - to be attracted to)

Now, complete these sentences using one of the phrasal verbs from above:

1. She wouldn’t like you. You’re too young, and she usually _____________ older men.
2. When did his latest novel ___________?
3 I ____________ this delightful blouse while I was wandering around Grafton Street.
4 The neighbours were not happy at all because the music and the shouting __________ all night.
5 Can somebody please tell me what’s __________?
6 A very interesting point ___________ at the meeting last night.