Can you tell me how the accident ______ ?
2023
Can you tell me how the accident ______ ?
- A.
came about
- B.
came up
- C.
came by
- D.
came down
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Correct answer: A
Correct answer: 'came about'
Use 'came about' when asking how an event happened or occurred.
Why 'came about' is correct: it means 'happened' or 'occurred'.
Why 'came up' is incorrect: it means 'arose', 'was mentioned', or 'appeared', not 'occurred'.
Why 'came by' is incorrect: it usually means 'visited' or 'obtained', not 'happened'.
Why 'came down' is incorrect: it means 'fell' or 'decreased', not 'occurred'.
Example: Can you tell me how the accident came about?
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