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ICSE · Class 8 · English Language: Grammar and Composition

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Abide byAbstain fromAccompanied with and accompanied byAcquit ofAspire to/afterAvenge on/uponCompare with and compare toComposed of
Card 1Abide by

What does abide by mean in the sentence: Once you have made a promise, you ought to abide by it?

Answer

Abide by means to stick to or follow something, such as a promise or a decision. It shows firm support and honesty in keeping a commitment.

Card 2Abstain from

Which preposition is used with abstain, and what does it mean?

Answer

Abstain from means to keep away from or avoid something, especially strong drinks. Example: The doctor advised the patient to abstain from liquor.

Card 3Accompanied with and accompanied by

Accompanied with or accompanied by: which one is used for things and which one for persons?

Answer

Accompanied with is used with things, and accompanied by is used with persons. Example: Rain was accompanied with a hailstorm. The Principal was accompanied by the entire staff.

Card 4Acquit of

What does acquit of mean?

Answer

Acquit of means to free someone from a charge. Example: There was no evidence against him, so he was acquitted of the charge of theft.

Card 5Aspire to/after

What is the correct preposition with aspire in the sentence: Sachin aspired ___ becoming a cricketer?

Answer

Aspire to or aspire after means to have an ambition for something. Example: Even as a child, Sachin aspired to becoming a cricketer.

Card 6Avenge on/upon

What does avenge take: on or upon?

Answer

Avenge takes the preposition on or upon. It is used when someone wants revenge for a wrong done to a person. Example: The son vowed to avenge himself on the murderers of his father.

Card 7Compare with and compare to

What is the meaning of compare with, and how is it different from compare to?

Answer

Compare with is used for things belonging to the same class. Compare to is used for dissimilar things. Example: Compare Swift with Spark in terms of fuel efficiency. Life may be compared to a dream.

Card 8Composed of

What does composed of mean?

Answer

Composed of means made up of. Example: Water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen.

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