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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.

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Quizzes in English Grammar for SSC

Which meaning matches the phrase All and sundry?

  • Keeping a promise
  • At the beginning
  • Everyone without distinction
  • As a normal or expected thing
Correct answer(s):
  • Everyone without distinction

For SSC English, identify the meaning of A clean slate.

  • A rule, law, or plan that is no longer effective
  • A fresh start without past mistakes being counted
  • A fair situation where everyone has the same chance
  • A habit of feeling angry or easily offended because of past unfairness
Correct answer(s):
  • A fresh start without past mistakes being counted

What is the figurative meaning of A grain of truth?

  • A sad or disappointed expression
  • A small amount of truth
  • A fresh start without past mistakes being counted
  • A state of false happiness based on wrong hopes
  • Something expected to be exciting but turns out disappointing
Correct answer(s):
  • A small amount of truth

What is the figurative meaning of A close shave?

  • A kind person who helps someone in trouble
  • A completely different matter
  • An unpleasant fact that is difficult to accept
  • A narrow escape from danger or trouble
  • A person who is highly educated and skilled in literature
Correct answer(s):
  • A narrow escape from danger or trouble

Which meaning matches the phrase A hard pill to swallow?

  • A rule, law, or plan that is no longer effective
  • Something that has both good and bad effects
  • Something expected to be exciting but turns out disappointing
  • An unpleasant fact that is difficult to accept
Correct answer(s):
  • An unpleasant fact that is difficult to accept

Which meaning matches the phrase A cry in the wilderness?

  • A warning or request that nobody listens to
  • A completely different matter
  • A habit of feeling angry or easily offended because of past unfairness
  • A small amount of truth
Correct answer(s):
  • A warning or request that nobody listens to

Choose the best interpretation of A hidden agenda.

  • A secret plan or motive
  • Something that distracts attention from the real issue
  • A weak plan or system that can easily fail
  • An unpleasant fact that is difficult to accept
Correct answer(s):
  • A secret plan or motive

Choose the best interpretation of A cut above.

  • A person who is unexpectedly successful or has hidden ability
  • A person who is highly educated and skilled in literature
  • Better than others of the same kind
  • A fresh start without past mistakes being counted
Correct answer(s):
  • Better than others of the same kind

What idea does A house of cards usually express?

  • A completely different matter
  • An unpleasant fact that is difficult to accept
  • A weak plan or system that can easily fail
  • Something that distracts attention from the real issue
  • A small problem that spoils an otherwise good situation
Correct answer(s):
  • A weak plan or system that can easily fail

What idea does A damp squib usually express?

  • A completely different matter
  • Something that has both good and bad effects
  • Something expected to be exciting but turns out disappointing
  • Something unpleasant but needed
  • An achievement to be proud of
Correct answer(s):
  • Something expected to be exciting but turns out disappointing

Which explanation is closest to A laughing stock?

  • A person or thing that others laugh at
  • Honest, open, and legal
  • A small amount of truth
  • A rule, law, or plan that is no longer effective
Correct answer(s):
  • A person or thing that others laugh at

Which explanation is closest to A dark horse?

  • A brief success that does not last
  • A fresh start without past mistakes being counted
  • A goal or action that is too difficult or too ambitious
  • A person who is unexpectedly successful or has hidden ability
Correct answer(s):
  • A person who is unexpectedly successful or has hidden ability

How should we understand A level playing field in a sentence?

  • A question that is debatable or no longer important
  • A narrow escape from danger or trouble
  • A reliable person who can be trusted with responsibility
  • A fair situation where everyone has the same chance
Correct answer(s):
  • A fair situation where everyone has the same chance

How should we understand A dead letter in a sentence?

  • A phrase used when someone does not want to say who gave the information
  • A rule, law, or plan that is no longer effective
  • A subject that people argue about
  • A clear example that proves or explains something
Correct answer(s):
  • A rule, law, or plan that is no longer effective

What does the phrase A little bird told me suggest?

  • A phrase used when someone does not want to say who gave the information
  • A short-lived interest
  • A person who is highly educated and skilled in literature
  • A small problem that spoils an otherwise good situation
  • An obstacle that makes progress difficult
Correct answer(s):
  • A phrase used when someone does not want to say who gave the information

What does the phrase A different kettle of fish suggest?

  • Something unpleasant but needed
  • A narrow escape from danger or trouble
  • A person who is unexpectedly successful or has hidden ability
  • A short-lived interest
  • A completely different matter
Correct answer(s):
  • A completely different matter

Pick the correct meaning of the expression A long face.

  • An achievement to be proud of
  • A difficult or awkward situation
  • A sad or disappointed expression
  • A secret plan or motive
Correct answer(s):
  • A sad or disappointed expression

Pick the correct meaning of the expression A double-edged sword.

  • A very small difference
  • Something that has both advantages and disadvantages
  • A clear example that proves or explains something
  • Something unpleasant but needed
Correct answer(s):
  • Something that has both advantages and disadvantages

Which answer best defines A feather in one’s cap?

  • A secret plan or motive
  • A question that is debatable or no longer important
  • A person who is unexpectedly successful or has hidden ability
  • An achievement to be proud of
Correct answer(s):
  • An achievement to be proud of

What does the idiom A flash in the pan mean?

  • Something that distracts attention from the real issue
  • A brief success that does not last
  • A disappointing performance or result
  • A question that is debatable or no longer important
  • A mind focused on only one thing
Correct answer(s):
  • A brief success that does not last