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While searching through the archives in the school library, the researcher happened to come ______ a rare historical document from the nineteenth century. Which particle correctly completes the phrasal verb meaning to find or encounter by chance?

  1. acrossAnswer
  2. B
    by
  3. C
    through
  4. D
    along

Answer

across
The correct particle is 'across' because the phrasal verb 'come across' specifically means to encounter or discover something unexpectedly, matching the narrative context of accidentally finding an old document.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context of the sentence to determine the intended meaning of the verb phrase.
The sentence describes finding an archival document by accident while searching.
Phrasal verbs depend on the specific particle paired with the verb root to convey exact meaning.
2
Select the particle that forms a phrasal verb meaning 'to find by chance'.
'Come across' is the established standard phrasal verb meaning to find or meet unexpectedly.
In Standard English, pairing 'come' with 'across' satisfies this specific idiomatic definition.

Key Concept

Phrasal Verbs with 'Come'
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Phrasal Verbs and Prepositional Verbs

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