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Phrasal verbs with come<\/span> and go<\/span> are common and important for B2 English, especially for the B2 First (FCE) exam.<\/strong> These verbs combine come<\/span> or go<\/span> with a preposition or adverb, changing their original meaning significantly. For example, come<\/span> means ‘move towards the speaker’, but come across<\/span> means ‘find by chance’. Similarly, go<\/span> means ‘move away from the speaker’, but go for<\/span> means ‘choose’ or ‘try to get’. Understanding these combinations will greatly improve your vocabulary and comprehension, helping you to express yourself more naturally and score higher in your exam.<\/div>\n

What Are Phrasal Verbs?<\/h2>\n

Phrasal verbs are combinations of a verb and one or two particles (prepositions or adverbs). These particles change the meaning of the main verb completely. For example, the verb look<\/span> means to see, but look for<\/span> means to search for something, and look after<\/span> means to take care of someone.<\/p>\n

Many phrasal verbs are informal, but some are suitable for academic or formal contexts. They are a key part of fluent English, and you will find them often in everyday conversations, books, and exams like the B2 First.<\/p>\n

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Common Phrasal Verbs with ‘Come’<\/h2>\n

The verb come<\/span> usually means to move towards the speaker. However, when combined with different particles, it forms many phrasal verbs with unique meanings.<\/p>\n

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  • come across<\/span>:<\/strong> To find or meet something\/someone by chance.<\/li>\n
  • come up with<\/span>:<\/strong> To think of an idea, plan, or solution.<\/li>\n
  • come out with<\/span>:<\/strong> To say something suddenly and unexpectedly, often surprising or shocking.<\/li>\n
  • come off<\/span>:<\/strong> To succeed or happen as planned; also, to become detached from something.<\/li>\n
  • come up<\/span>:<\/strong> To happen, arise, or be mentioned.<\/li>\n
  • come by<\/span>:<\/strong> To obtain or acquire something, often by chance or with effort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Common Phrasal Verbs with ‘Go’<\/h2>\n

    The verb go<\/span> typically means to move away from the speaker. Like come<\/span>, it forms many phrasal verbs with entirely new meanings.<\/p>\n

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    • go for<\/span>:<\/strong> To choose something; to try to get or achieve something.<\/li>\n
    • go ahead<\/span>:<\/strong> To proceed; to give permission for something to happen.<\/li>\n
    • go out<\/span>:<\/strong> To leave your home to go to a social event; also, for a light or fire to stop burning.<\/li>\n
    • go through<\/span>:<\/strong> To experience a difficult or unpleasant situation; to examine something carefully.<\/li>\n
    • go by<\/span>:<\/strong> To pass (used for time); to follow rules or instructions.<\/li>\n
    • go up<\/span>:<\/strong> To increase in amount or level; to be built or constructed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Tips for Learning Phrasal Verbs<\/h2>\n

      Learning phrasal verbs can be challenging, but these strategies can help:<\/p>\n

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      • Learn in context:<\/strong> Do not just memorize lists. See how phrasal verbs are used in sentences, stories, or articles.<\/li>\n
      • Group by particle:<\/strong> Sometimes, particles like up<\/span> or out<\/span> have a general sense that can help you understand new phrasal verbs.<\/li>\n
      • Use them actively:<\/strong> Try to use new phrasal verbs in your own speaking and writing. This helps you remember them.<\/li>\n
      • Keep a vocabulary notebook:<\/strong> Write down the phrasal verb, its meaning, and an example sentence that is personal to you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
        Summary of B2 Phrasal Verbs with 'Come' and 'Go'<\/caption>\n
        Phrasal Verb<\/th>\nMeaning<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
        come across<\/span><\/td>\nFind or meet by chance<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        come up with<\/span><\/td>\nThink of an idea\/solution<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        come out with<\/span><\/td>\nSay something surprising<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        come off<\/span><\/td>\nSucceed; detach<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        go for<\/span><\/td>\nChoose; try to get<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        go ahead<\/span><\/td>\nProceed; give permission<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        go out<\/span><\/td>\nLeave home for social event; stop burning<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        go through<\/span><\/td>\nExperience; examine carefully<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

        Examples<\/h2>\n
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        • I came across an old photo album while cleaning the attic.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • She came up with a brilliant idea for the marketing campaign.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • He suddenly came out with a very rude comment.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • The presentation came off really well, everyone was impressed.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • A new problem has come up, so we need to discuss it.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • How did you come by such a rare book?<\/span><\/li>\n
        • I think I’ll go for the pasta tonight, it sounds delicious.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Please go ahead and start without me, I’ll be there soon.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • We usually go out for dinner on Fridays.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • She went through a lot of stress during her exams.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Time goes by so quickly when you’re having fun.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • House prices have gone up significantly this year.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Practice<\/h2>\n