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Words often Confused — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 8 · English Language: Grammar and Composition

What Words often Confused covers in ICSE Class 8 English Language: Grammar and Composition: 2 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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2 Topics · ICSE Class 8 English Language: Grammar and Composition · 2026-27

Topics in Words often Confused

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1. Core Confusing Word Pairs

  • Access means to approach or to open a computer file.
  • Excess means more than enough or too much.
  • Adapt means to suit or to adjust.
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2. Exam-Focused Distinctions

  • Historic means important, while historical means relating to history.
  • Eligible means fit to be chosen, while illegible means cannot be read.
  • Credible means believable, while credulous means a person who believes things easily.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Pairs of similar-sounding or similar-looking words with different meanings and uses

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What are the important topics in Words often Confused for ICSE Class 8 English Language: Grammar and Composition?
Key topics in Words often Confused include Core Confusing Word Pairs, Exam-Focused Distinctions. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 8 exams.
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