[E] Phrasal Verb: Come

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hesitant

[ 'hez-i-tuhnt ]]

adjective

- if you are hesitant, you do not do something immediately or quickly because you are nervous or not certain

She's hesitant about signing the contract.

eventually

[ ih-'ven-choo-uh-lee ]

adverb

- in the end, especially after a long time or a lot of effort, problems, etc

He worked so hard that eventually he made himself ill.

it's a shame

phrase

- used for expressing sympathy or disappointment

It's a shame that you have to leave soon.

in good hands

phrase

- managed or cared for with great attention

You can be sure that your children are in good hands.

catch up with

phrase

- to communicate with someone by talking in person or on the phone or by exchanging messages, and learn or discuss what has been happening in their life

She spends hours on the phone, catching up with old friends.

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

Direction: Read the short dialogues and understand the meaning of the each phrasal verbs below.

A. come back

to return to a place or person

HUGGING DOG

Dialogue

Melly_Happy Icon

Melly

Hi Alexa! James said you're leaving this weekend. Where are you going?

Icon_Sakura

Alexa

I will be staying in Canada for a week so please take care of my dog for me until I come back from the business trip.

Melly_Happy Icon

Melly

Don't worry. Your dog will be in good hands.

B. come along

to go somewhere with someone

COME ALONG

Dialogue

Melly_Happy Icon

Melly

I heard your schedule is full this weekend. We're planning to go scuba diving.

Icon_Cindy

Cindy

Yes, I've got a lot of paperwork and business presentations to finish.

Melly_Happy Icon

Melly

I see. Anyway, you're welcome to come along if you like.

C. come around

to change one's mind

COME AROUND

Dialogue

Icon_Mike

Mike

I actually did not think hiring Jane for the position was a good idea.

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John

Why not? She has a lot of experience.

Icon_Mike

Mike

I was hesitant before, but I've come around to the idea after seeing her impressive portfolio.

D. come apart

to break into parts or pieces or separate

DAMAGED CHAIR

Dialogue

Melly_Happy Icon

Melly

Have you seen your favorite wooden deck chairs that you left outside a few months ago?

Icon_Cindy

Cindy

Yeah, I saw them this morning. It's depressing to see that they've come apart because of heavy rains.

Melly_Happy Icon

Melly

I know, it's a shame. You should have stored them in the attic instead.

E. come across

to find usually by accident

HUGGING EACH OTHER

Dialogue

Melly_Happy Icon

Melly

Hello, Cindy. I'll be a little late. I'm stuck in traffic.

Icon_Cindy

Cindy

No problem. I'm also running late. I came across an old friend I hadn't met in ages, and we spent some time briefly reconnecting.

Melly_Happy Icon

Melly

I see. Take your time. See you in a bit.

LET'S PRACTICE! 📝

Part I

Direction: Complete the statements with the correct form of the phrasal verbs in the box.

come around	come apart
come across	come back
come along	come across

Please contact us if you a broken link.
If you sit on that old chair it will .
You are welcome to if you'd like.
It took him a while to to the idea of moving abroad.
I'm going away and I may never .

Part II

Direction: Direction:Listen as your mentor reads the statements twice. Then, repeat the sentences.

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Part III

Direction: Describe the picture using the words or phrases provided. Make sure to use the correct tenses.

REUNITED

1. ( come back / soldier )

Answer:

TRICK OR TREAT

2. ( come along / children )

Answer: