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Adding different prepositions to the same action verb changes the meaning of the phrase. Guess the difference in meanings of the underlined phrases.(1) (a) He promised to look into the matter. (b) He asked me to look for his lost book. (c) I shall lo…

Adding different prepositions to the same action verb changes the meaning of the phrase. Guess the difference in meanings of the underlined phrases.
(1) (a) He promised to look into the matter. (b) He asked me to look for his lost book. (c) I shall look forward to your arrival.
(2) (a) An epidemic of cholera broke out in the village. (b) The thieves broke into the locked house. (c) They broke up their friendship.
(3) (a) You must carry out your duty faithfully. (b) Please carry on with your work. (c) They carried off the trophy in the football matches. (d) Carry forward the remaining balance to the next page.

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  1. (a) look into – investigate/examine (b) look for – search (c) look forward to – wait eagerly for
  2. (a) broke out – started suddenly (b) broke into – entered by force (c) broke up – ended
  3. (a) carry out – perform/do (b) carry on – continue (c) carried off – won (d) carry forward – transfer to the next page
Doubtly AI · 25 Oct 2026 AI-verified · Oct 2026 Report
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