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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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Choose the best interpretation of At issue.

  • A difficult or awkward situation
  • Unable to deal with a difficult situation any longer
  • The main point being discussed or disputed
  • Using all one’s strength, effort, or resources
Correct answer(s):
  • The main point being discussed or disputed

What idea does At odds with usually express?

  • A private reason for being involved, often selfish
  • Wait patiently for the right opportunity
  • In disagreement with
  • Exhausted from arguing or trying without success
  • Be the first to do something and show the way for others
Correct answer(s):
  • In disagreement with

What idea does All roads lead to Rome usually express?

  • Only when all other choices have failed
  • A question that is debatable or no longer important
  • Different methods can lead to the same result
  • A warning that makes someone realize action is needed
  • With responsibility for any danger or loss
Correct answer(s):
  • Different methods can lead to the same result

Which explanation is closest to At one’s disposal?

  • Be the first to do something and show the way for others
  • Wait patiently for the right opportunity
  • Make financial records correct or make income equal expenses
  • Available for someone to use
Correct answer(s):
  • Available for someone to use

Which explanation is closest to An acid test?

  • A decisive test that proves the real quality of something
  • With all belongings; completely
  • Only when all other choices have failed
  • Angry or bitter feelings between people
Correct answer(s):
  • A decisive test that proves the real quality of something

How should we understand At one’s leisure in a sentence?

  • When one has free time
  • A difficult task or demand
  • Very hostile and ready to quarrel
  • Something that makes someone understand the truth
Correct answer(s):
  • When one has free time

Which explanation is closest to A safe pair of hands?

  • A question that is debatable or no longer important
  • Something that has both good and bad effects
  • A reliable person who can be trusted with responsibility
  • Not knowing what to do or having nothing useful to do
Correct answer(s):
  • A reliable person who can be trusted with responsibility

How should we understand A sea change in a sentence?

  • A very big change
  • A small amount of truth
  • A fair situation where everyone has the same chance
  • Opposite to what is usual or natural
Correct answer(s):
  • A very big change

What does the phrase A sitting duck suggest?

  • An unpleasant fact that is difficult to accept
  • As a normal or expected thing
  • Everyone without distinction
  • An offer of peace
  • An easy target for attack or criticism
Correct answer(s):
  • An easy target for attack or criticism

Pick the correct meaning of the expression A snowball effect.

  • A short-lived interest
  • A situation where something grows larger or more serious over time
  • Very hostile and ready to quarrel
  • A difficult or awkward situation
Correct answer(s):
  • A situation where something grows larger or more serious over time

Which answer best defines A sore point?

  • A sad or disappointed expression
  • A phrase used when someone does not want to say who gave the information
  • A subject that makes someone upset or angry
  • A question that is debatable or no longer important
Correct answer(s):
  • A subject that makes someone upset or angry

Which answer best defines A man of letters?

  • Everyone without distinction
  • A person who is highly educated and skilled in literature
  • A subject that makes someone upset or angry
  • A situation where something grows larger or more serious over time
Correct answer(s):
  • A person who is highly educated and skilled in literature

What does the idiom A stumbling block mean?

  • A subject that makes someone upset or angry
  • An obstacle that makes progress difficult
  • A person who is highly educated and skilled in literature
  • A decisive test that proves the real quality of something
  • Everyone without distinction
Correct answer(s):
  • An obstacle that makes progress difficult

What does the idiom A mixed blessing mean?

  • Something expected to be exciting but turns out disappointing
  • Different methods can lead to the same result
  • A mind focused on only one thing
  • Something that has both good and bad effects
  • A warning that makes someone realize action is needed
Correct answer(s):
  • Something that has both good and bad effects

Choose the correct meaning of A tall order.

  • An unpleasant fact that is difficult to accept
  • A general improvement that benefits everyone
  • A decisive test that proves the real quality of something
  • A difficult task or demand
Correct answer(s):
  • A difficult task or demand

Choose the correct meaning of A moot point.

  • A question that is debatable or no longer important
  • A fair situation where everyone has the same chance
  • An obstacle that makes progress difficult
  • A very big change
Correct answer(s):
  • A question that is debatable or no longer important

In English, what is meant by A tight spot?

  • A difficult or awkward situation
  • An unrealistic hope or plan
  • A private reason for being involved, often selfish
  • As a normal or expected thing
Correct answer(s):
  • A difficult or awkward situation

In English, what is meant by A narrow margin?

  • Something that has both advantages and disadvantages
  • A reliable person who can be trusted with responsibility
  • A very small difference
  • A difficult or awkward situation
Correct answer(s):
  • A very small difference

Select the option that best explains A two-way street.

  • A very small difference
  • A mind focused on only one thing
  • With responsibility for any danger or loss
  • A subject that makes someone upset or angry
  • A situation where both sides must give or act
Correct answer(s):
  • A situation where both sides must give or act

Select the option that best explains A necessary evil.

  • Something unpleasant but needed
  • Something that greatly changes a situation
  • A state of false happiness based on wrong hopes
  • A kind person who helps someone in trouble
  • A person who is unexpectedly successful or has hidden ability
Correct answer(s):
  • Something unpleasant but needed