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 8

Idioms & Phrases

In common English, what is meant by Put into practice?

to remain true or valid
to stay level with others or remain informed
because of something
to apply an idea or plan in real life

Correct answer(s):

to apply an idea or plan in real life

Idioms & Phrases

What is the correct sense of Put on airs?

to behave as if one is more important than others
to continue resisting or lasting
said to hope that good luck continues
sometimes but not regularly

Correct answer(s):

to behave as if one is more important than others

Idioms & Phrases

What does the idiom Put out usually mean?

to delay or stop progress
to understand how something is done
to extinguish something or stop it from burning
nervous or anxious

Correct answer(s):

to extinguish something or stop it from burning

Idioms & Phrases

Which choice shows the idiomatic meaning of Put up?

to provide a place for someone to stay
in serious difficulty or poor condition
to give special importance to something
having a friendly relationship

Correct answer(s):

to provide a place for someone to stay

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer best represents Read the room?

in a difficult situation with few choices
to establish the basic support for future success
the opposite is true
to understand the mood or situation around you

Correct answer(s):

to understand the mood or situation around you

Idioms & Phrases

How should a reader understand Rise and shine?

wake up and become active
before a particular time or event
to guide others or go first
very close to doing or experiencing something

Correct answer(s):

wake up and become active

Idioms & Phrases

Which choice gives the proper meaning of Run after?

to chase or pursue someone or something
altogether or as a total
to fail to take someone or something, or move ahead of them
complete or absolute

Correct answer(s):

to chase or pursue someone or something

Idioms & Phrases

What idea does Run away with express?

whatever happens or anyway
not to mention; even less
to win easily or take complete control of a contest
not able to be reached or obtained

Correct answer(s):

to win easily or take complete control of a contest

Idioms & Phrases

Which option has the same general meaning as Run short of?

to have too little of something
if something happens
to meet expectations or standards
slightly unwell or upset

Correct answer(s):

to have too little of something

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer gives the closest meaning of Set aside?

to reserve something for a special purpose
responsible for managing something
to think someone is inferior
in addition to something

Correct answer(s):

to reserve something for a special purpose

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning fits the phrase Set in?

after some time has passed
to investigate or examine a problem
to begin and continue, especially something unpleasant
to be accepted as something or someone

Correct answer(s):

to begin and continue, especially something unpleasant

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the correct meaning of Set out.

to start a journey, task, or plan
at the proper time
to think about the hopeful part of a situation
to return money or repay a wrong

Correct answer(s):

to start a journey, task, or plan

Idioms & Phrases

Pick the option that best matches Set up.

supporting or approving something
to examine or read something quickly
to deliberately start an argument
to arrange, establish, or create something

Correct answer(s):

to arrange, establish, or create something

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer best represents On and off?

sometimes but not regularly
to cause something to happen
supporting or approving something
to meet expectations or standards

Correct answer(s):

sometimes but not regularly

Idioms & Phrases

How should a reader understand On edge?

to oppose or act contrary to something
in agreement or harmony with something
to think someone is inferior
nervous or anxious

Correct answer(s):

nervous or anxious

Idioms & Phrases

Which choice gives the proper meaning of On good terms?

to agree with or support an idea
to honor someone who has died
having a friendly relationship
to investigate or examine a problem

Correct answer(s):

having a friendly relationship

Idioms & Phrases

What idea does On the contrary express?

to break a promise or fail to keep one’s word
not at all
to think about the hopeful part of a situation
the opposite is true

Correct answer(s):

the opposite is true

Idioms & Phrases

Which option has the same general meaning as On the verge of?

very close to doing or experiencing something
to be remembered as important in the future
for the purpose of doing something
to examine or read something quickly

Correct answer(s):

very close to doing or experiencing something

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer gives the closest meaning of Out and out?

complete or absolute
to choose, try for, or support something
instead of someone or something
to consider difficulties or special circumstances

Correct answer(s):

complete or absolute

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning fits the phrase Out of reach?

to make a sudden loud noise or explode
not able to be reached or obtained
looking for something
to treat something as less serious than it is

Correct answer(s):

not able to be reached or obtained