Question

Using a dictionary, find the difference between the following pairs of phrases. Make sentences of your own with each of them.

Phrases	Meaning	Own Sentences
1. to cut in to cut out	.................. ..................	.................. ..................
2. to be held by to be held up	.................. ..................	.................. ..................
3. to run away to run for	.................. ..................	.................. ..................
4. to be known as to be known for	.................. ..................	.................. ..................
5. to go with to go after	.................. ..................	.................. ..................
6. to put fire into to put fire out	.................. ..................	.................. ..................

Answer 1

Phrases		Meaning	Own Sentences
1.	to cut in	interrupt	It is not a good habit to cut in on someone’s conversation.
	to cut out	to stop operating	The engine of my car abruptly cuts out in winters.
2.	to be held by	to be organised	A meeting is to be held by the council on Monday.
	to be held up	to be late	Mr. Rao could not get to the meeting since he was held up in traffic
3.	to run away	escape from a place	The deer would run away upon the sight of a tiger.
	to run for	rush	The thief made a run for the window when he saw the police at the door.
4.	to be known as	defined as	Due to her musical voice, Priya came to be known as the Lata Mangeshkar of our society.
	to be known for	to be famous	In ancient India, Nalanda was known for its educational institutes
5.	to go with	give consent	Ramesh decided to go with his wife’s decision.
	to go after	chase	I decided to go after the man who stole my wallet.
6.	to put fire into	inspire to fight bravely	During the Second World War, Sir Winston Churchill’s speech put fire into the soldiers as well as the citizens.
	to put fire out	extinguish	The locals were able to put the fire out due to the timely help from the fire brigade.