Subject

English Grammar

English grammar is the structure of expressions in the English language. This includes the structure of words, phrases, clauses and sentences. There are certain differences in grammar between the standard forms of British English, American English and Australian English, although these are inconspicuous compared with the lexical and pronunciation differences.

Quizzes in English Grammar for Grade 7

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer best describes Do one’s part?

to do nothing
to do one’s share of work
to take all credit
to avoid duty

Correct answer(s):

to do one's share of work

Idioms & Phrases

What is the correct meaning of Draw attention to?

to make people notice something
to hide something
to draw a picture only
to forget the main point

Correct answer(s):

to make people notice something

Idioms & Phrases

In Grade 7 English, what does By means of mean?

without using anything
using something
because of a mistake
after a delay

Correct answer(s):

using something

Idioms & Phrases

Select the meaning of By no means.

not at all
certainly yes
by any method
very often

Correct answer(s):

not at all

Idioms & Phrases

Which simple meaning fits By the book?

without rules
in a storybook only
by guessing
exactly according to rules

Correct answer(s):

exactly according to rules

Idioms & Phrases

What idea does By the time express?

before time existed
without checking time
when a particular moment happens
in a clock shop

Correct answer(s):

when a particular moment happens

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer correctly explains Come to light?

to switch on a lamp
to become known
to stay hidden
to move closer

Correct answer(s):

to become known

Idioms & Phrases

What does the expression Cut down on usually mean?

to reduce
to increase greatly
to cut a tree only
to waste

Correct answer(s):

to reduce

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning would a teacher expect for Deal with?

to ignore completely
to sell something only
to hide from
to handle or manage

Correct answer(s):

to handle or manage

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the option that explains Depend on.

to avoid
to disagree with
to rely on
to forget about

Correct answer(s):

to rely on

Idioms & Phrases

Select the meaning of A pain in the neck.

a helpful friend
an annoying person or thing
a neck exercise
a pleasant surprise

Correct answer(s):

an annoying person or thing

Idioms & Phrases

Which choice gives the best meaning of At present?

in the past
now
next year
by chance

Correct answer(s):

now

Idioms & Phrases

Which simple meaning fits A question of time?

something expected to happen sooner or later
a math question only
something very unlikely
a question without an answer

Correct answer(s):

something expected to happen sooner or later

Idioms & Phrases

How should we understand Be about to?

to be going to do something very soon
to have already finished
to refuse completely
to forget a plan

Correct answer(s):

to be going to do something very soon

Idioms & Phrases

What idea does A rolling stone gathers no moss express?

moving always brings wealth
stones grow plants quickly
stillness is always bad
a person who keeps moving may not settle or build lasting success

Correct answer(s):

a person who keeps moving may not settle or build lasting success

Idioms & Phrases

What does someone mean by saying Be fond of?

to dislike strongly
to be afraid of
to be short of
to like something or someone

Correct answer(s):

to like something or someone

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer correctly explains A rule of thumb?

a strict written law
a thumb injury
a practical general rule
a foolish idea

Correct answer(s):

a practical general rule

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer shows the correct meaning of Be short of?

to have too much
to be very tall
to not have enough
to finish early

Correct answer(s):

to not have enough

Idioms & Phrases

What does the expression A safe bet usually mean?

a dangerous risk
a choice likely to succeed
a game of cards only
a certain failure

Correct answer(s):

a choice likely to succeed

Idioms & Phrases

What is the best meaning for Be tired of?

to be excited about
to be bored or annoyed with something
to be proud of
to be ready for

Correct answer(s):

to be bored or annoyed with something