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Conquering Phrasal Verbs: A Focus on 'Come' and 'Go'

 

Introduction to Phrasal Verbs with 'Come' and 'Go'

 

Welcome to our lesson titled "Conquering Phrasal Verbs: A Focus on 'Come' and 'Go'." This lesson is designed to demystify and teach the usage of phrasal verbs in English, particularly those using the verbs 'come' and 'go.' Phrasal verbs are often challenging for English learners due to their idiomatic nature. This lesson aims to clarify their meanings and teach you how to use them effectively in conversations.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Identify key phrasal verbs with 'come' and 'go.'
  2. Understand the meanings and usage of these phrasal verbs.
  3. Apply these phrasal verbs in everyday English for more dynamic communication.

 

A focused English lesson on phrasal verbs with 'come' and 'go,' designed to enhance understanding and application in everyday communication.

Phrasal Verbs with "Come"

  1. Come: He asked her to come to the party.
  2. Come close: The car came close to hitting the tree.
  3. Come complete with: The new computer comes complete with all the necessary software.
  4. Come direct: You can come direct to my office for the interview.
  5. Come early: Please come early to avoid the rush.
  6. Come first: In the race, she came first and won the gold medal.
  7. Come into view: As we climbed the hill, the city came into view.
  8. Come last: Despite her efforts, she came last in the competition.
  9. Come late: She always comes late to the meetings.
  10. Come on time: It's important to come on time for appointments.
  11. Come prepared: Make sure to come prepared for the exam.
  12. Come right back: Don't worry; I'll come right back after finishing my errands.
  13. Come second: He came second in the marathon race.
  14. Come to a compromise: They had to come to a compromise to resolve the disagreement.
  15. Come to a decision: After much discussion, they finally came to a decision.
  16. Come to an agreement: The two parties came to an agreement on the contract terms.
  17. Come to an end: The concert will come to an end shortly.
  18. Come to a standstill: The traffic jam caused all the cars to come to a standstill.
  19. Come to terms with: She needed time to come to terms with her loss.
  20. Come to a total of: The bill comes to a total of $50.
  21. Come under attack: The castle came under attack from enemy forces.

Phrasal Verbs with "Go"

  1. Go: They decided to go on a vacation.
  2. Go abroad: She plans to go abroad for her studies.
  3. Go astray: The letter went astray and was delivered to the wrong address.
  4. Go bad: The milk has gone bad; it smells terrible.
  5. Go bald: He started to go bald in his late thirties.
  6. Go bankrupt: The company had to go bankrupt due to financial troubles.
  7. Go blind: He fears that he might go blind in old age.
  8. Go crazy: The loud music made him go crazy.
  9. Go dark: The room suddenly went dark when the power went out.
  10. Go deaf: His hearing deteriorated, and he started to go deaf.
  11. Go fishing: They love to go fishing on weekends.
  12. Go mad: The constant noise made her go mad.
  13. Go missing: The keys have gone missing; I can't find them.
  14. Go on foot: Let's go on foot to explore the city.

Phrasal Verbs with "Get" 

  1. Get going: We should get going if we want to be there on time.
  2. Get together: Let's get together for coffee next week.
  3. Get ahead: She works hard to get ahead in her career.
  4. Get by: He's doing just enough work to get by.
  5. Get over: It took him weeks to get over the flu.
  6. Get through: I'm trying to get through all these emails.
  7. Get up: He gets up early every day for work.
  8. Get back: I need to get back to the office soon.
  9. Get along: They get along very well despite their differences.
  10. Get away: Sometimes, you just need to get away from it all.
  11. Get down: The news really got him down.
  12. Get in: She got in late last night from her trip.
  13. Get off: He gets off work at 6 PM.
  14. Get out: We managed to get out before the storm hit.
  15. Get rid of: It's time to get rid of these old clothes.
  16. Get up to: What have you been getting up to lately?
  17. Get used to: It takes time to get used to a new environment.
  18. Get involved: He's hesitant to get involved in the project.
  19. Get together: We're planning to get together over the weekend.
 

Miscellaneous Time Phrases:

  1. Bang on time: She arrived at the meeting bang on time.
  2. Dead on time: The train departed dead on time.
  3. Early 12th century: The manuscript dates back to the early 12th century.
  4. Free time: He enjoys spending his free time reading.
  5. From dawn till dusk: They worked in the fields from dawn till dusk.
  6. Great deal of time: It took a great deal of time to complete the project.
  7. Late 20th century: The invention of the internet occurred in the late 20th century.
  8. Make time for: She always tries to make time for her hobbies.
  9. Next few days: The weather forecast predicts rain for the next few days.
  10. Past few weeks: She has been travelling for the past few weeks.
  11. Right on time: The bus arrived right on time.
  12. Run out of time: They ran out of time to finish the assignment.
  13. Save time: Using a computer can save time when writing.
  14. Spare time: He likes to play guitar in his spare time.
  15. Spend some time: They spent some time exploring the historic city.
  16. Take your time: There's no rush; you can take your time.
  17. Tell someone the time: Can you tell me the time, please?
  18. Time goes by: Time goes by quickly when you're having fun.
  19. Time passes: As time passes, things change.
  20. Waste time: Don't waste time; start working on your project.
  21. Go online: He likes to go online and check the news.
  22. Go out of business: The small store went out of business due to competition.
  23. Go overseas: Many students go overseas to study.
  24. Go quiet: The room suddenly went quiet when the teacher entered.
  25. Go sailing: They decided to go sailing on the weekend.
  26. Go to war: The country had to go to war to defend its borders.
  27. Go yellow: The old photograph has gone yellow with age.

 

Business English Phrases:

 

  1. Annual turnover: The company's annual turnover reached a record high.
  2. Bear in mind: Please bear in mind the deadlines for the project.
  3. Break off negotiations: They had to break off negotiations due to disagreements.
  4. Cease trading: The store had to cease trading due to financial difficulties.
  5. Chair a meeting: She will chair the meeting and lead the discussion.
  6. Close a deal: They managed to close a deal with the new client.
  7. Close a meeting: Let's close the meeting with some final remarks.
  8. Come to the point: He always gets straight to the point in discussions.
  9. Dismiss an offer: They had to dismiss the offer as it was not suitable.
  10. Draw a conclusion: After analyzing the data, we can draw a conclusion.
  11. Draw your attention to: I'd like to draw your attention to this important issue.
  12. Launch a new product: The company plans to launch a new product next month.
  13. Lay off staff: Unfortunately, they had to lay off some staff due to budget cuts.
  14. Go bankrupt: The company went bankrupt due to financial problems.
  15. Go into partnership: They decided to go into partnership to expand their business.
  16. Make a loss: The company reported that it would make a loss this quarter.
  17. Make a profit: The successful product launch helped them make a profit.
  18. Market forces: Market forces can impact the price of goods.
  19. Sales figures: The sales figures for the quarter are promising.
  20. Take on staff: The company is looking to take on new staff.

 

Classifiers:

  1. A ball of string: He found a ball of string in the drawer.
  2. A bar of chocolate: She bought a bar of chocolate for a snack.
  3. A bottle of water: Don't forget to bring a bottle of water to the hike.
  4. A bunch of carrots: She picked a bunch of carrots from the garden.
  5. A cube of sugar: He added a cube of sugar to his tea.
  6. A pack of cards: They played a game with a pack of cards.
  7. A pad of paper: He grabbed a pad of paper to take notes.

 

Summary and Takeaways

In this detailed lesson on phrasal verbs with 'come' and 'go,' we have covered a variety of expressions that are essential for fluent English communication. Understanding and using these phrasal verbs can greatly enhance your ability to express yourself in English. Remember, learning phrasal verbs is not just about memorization but also about understanding the context in which they are used. Practice these in everyday situations to become more comfortable and fluent in their usage.

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