She suddenly came … a lot of money.

Analyze the question: This tests phrasal verbs with "come". We need the preposition or particle that gives the meaning of suddenly receiving a lot of money.

Explain the concept: "Come into" + money or property means to inherit or acquire it, usually unexpectedly. For example: He came into a fortune when his uncle died.

Test each option:

• A. into: "came into a lot of money" means she inherited or received a lot of money. This is correct and idiomatic.
• B. up: "came up a lot of money" is ungrammatical. "Come up with" would be needed, and it means to produce an idea or a sum, not to receive it suddenly.
• C. over: "came over a lot of money" makes no sense. "Come over" means to visit, or to affect someone, as in "a feeling came over her."
• D. through: "came through a lot of money" is wrong. "Come through" means to survive or to deliver, as in "she came through the illness."

Answer: The correct option is A. into. The sentence reads: *She suddenly came into a lot of money.

Tip: Remember "come into money" = inherit or acquire wealth. Phrasal verbs are a favourite in WASSCE and JAMB English, so learn common ones like come across (find by chance), come by (obtain), come up with (think of), and come into (inherit).