Select the option that best completes the sentence:
Everyone in the class kept the secret for a whole week, so the surprise farewell for Mrs. Thomas ______ exactly as planned.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → came off
A phrasal verb is a verb joined with a small word such as up, out or together. The two words together have a new meaning.
Complete sentence: Everyone in the class kept the secret for a whole week, so the surprise farewell for Mrs. Thomas came off exactly as planned.
| Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) came up | to be mentioned in a talk, or to happen suddenly | The question of school fees came up at the parents’ meeting. |
| (2) came round | to become conscious again, or to visit someone at home | The boy came round a few minutes after he fainted in the assembly. |
| (3) came off (answer) | to happen in the way that was planned, or to succeed | Our street play on saving water came off well, and the audience clapped for a long time. |
| (4) came by | to make a short visit on the way to somewhere else | Chachu came by on his way to the office. |