In the following question, a phrasal verb is given in bold, it is then followed by three sentences which has used the given phrasal verb. Choose the best set of alternatives from the five options given below which has correctly used the given phrasal verb without altering the meaning of the sentence.

Come up

(A) The issue of parking spaces came up during the meeting, and we spent an hour discussing it.

(B) An interesting opportunity came up, so I decided to apply for the job.

(C) The sun will come up in the west tomorrow, according to the weather report.

The correct option is Both A & B.

Let us analyze the meaning and usage of the phrasal verb "Come up" in each of the given sentences:

1. Meaning of "Come up":
- To be mentioned or discussed in a conversation (e.g., an issue or topic comes up).
- To happen, occur, or present itself unexpectedly (e.g., an opportunity or problem comes up).
- To rise above the horizon (specifically referring to celestial bodies like the sun or moon rising in the east).

2. Evaluating the Sentences:

Sentence (A): "The issue of parking spaces came up during the meeting, and we spent an hour discussing it."
Here, "came up" is used correctly to mean that the topic/issue was mentioned or brought up for discussion during the meeting.

Sentence (B): "An interesting opportunity came up, so I decided to apply for the job."
Here, "came up" is used correctly to mean that an opportunity presented itself or arose.

Sentence (C): "The sun will come up in the west tomorrow, according to the weather report."
This sentence is factually and contextually incorrect because the sun rises (comes up) in the east, not the west.

Therefore, only sentences (A) and (B) use the phrasal verb correctly and meaningfully.