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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.

Quizzes in English Grammar

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning best matches the idiom Get the short end of the stick?

A small amount of uncertainty
To give little attention, sympathy, or consideration
To become legally or officially active
To receive unfair or worse treatment

Correct answer(s):

To receive unfair or worse treatment

Idioms & Phrases

What does the phrase Give free rein to mean in standard English?

To allow complete freedom to act or express something
At an important point when a decision or change is needed
To become legally or officially active
To hurt, wound, or make a successful attack in argument

Correct answer(s):

To allow complete freedom to act or express something

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the correct meaning of Give short shrift to.

To discuss a point hypothetically
To support the person, plan, or side that fails
Something ugly or unpleasant that spoils an otherwise attractive place
A small amount of uncertainty
To give little attention, sympathy, or consideration

Correct answer(s):

To give little attention, sympathy, or consideration

Idioms & Phrases

What idea is expressed by Fall into line?

At the beginning or edge of a new stage
To conform or agree with rules, orders, or a group
To act honestly, sincerely, and with fair intention
An issue based on a moral rule or firm belief
During the most intense or advanced stage of something

Correct answer(s):

To conform or agree with rules, orders, or a group

Idioms & Phrases

In English grammar, how should Go against the tide be understood?

A practical, realistic, and sensible way of dealing with something
To demand an explanation or hold someone responsible
To fail to continue or be abandoned
To oppose the usual opinion, trend, or direction

Correct answer(s):

To oppose the usual opinion, trend, or direction

Idioms & Phrases

Select the best explanation of Fathom out.

To become successful or real after effort
To understand something after thought or investigation
Between two equally dangerous or difficult choices
A victory that brings little satisfaction or real benefit

Correct answer(s):

To understand something after thought or investigation

Idioms & Phrases

Which option gives the closest meaning of Go by the board?

Unable to continue, work, or succeed
To be abandoned, lost, or ignored
A small mistake made while writing
A connected sequence of ideas in the mind

Correct answer(s):

To be abandoned, lost, or ignored

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer explains Feel the pinch correctly?

To suffer because of lack of money or resources
By a large amount; not nearly close
A general practical method based on experience rather than exact calculation
To reach a stage where one’s ability or value is fully shown

Correct answer(s):

To suffer because of lack of money or resources

Idioms & Phrases

For HSC English, what is the meaning of Go down a storm?

To hurt, wound, or make a successful attack in argument
Very seriously ill or near death
To support or defend a person, idea, or cause
To be received very successfully or enthusiastically
Through spoken recommendation or information

Correct answer(s):

To be received very successfully or enthusiastically

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning best matches the idiom Fight shy of?

To provide evidence or proof of something
A result that is certain before it happens
A cause of disagreement or argument
To avoid something because of fear, reluctance, or dislike
Very seriously ill or near death

Correct answer(s):

To avoid something because of fear, reluctance, or dislike

Idioms & Phrases

Identify the correct meaning of the expression Go out of fashion.

So honest or respectable that no one is likely to suspect wrongdoing
Automatically because no other choice is made
To become no longer popular or common
To have a hidden weakness despite an admirable image

Correct answer(s):

To become no longer popular or common

Idioms & Phrases

What does the phrase Fill the bill mean in standard English?

Hidden from public view or not openly known
To be suitable for a need or purpose
To avoid something because of fear, reluctance, or dislike
To try any small hope when desperate

Correct answer(s):

To be suitable for a need or purpose

Idioms & Phrases

What idea is expressed by Go the way of all flesh?

To understand something after thought or investigation
To die or disappear like all living things
A starting point for discussion, study, or change
By honest or dishonest methods

Correct answer(s):

To die or disappear like all living things

Idioms & Phrases

Identify the correct meaning of the expression Come to fruition.

To avoid discussing or hide something unpleasant
Unfair treatment
With general agreement
To become successful or real after effort

Correct answer(s):

To become successful or real after effort

Idioms & Phrases

What idea is expressed by Come to grips with?

To begin to understand or deal with a difficult matter
Having nothing useful to do or feeling unsettled
At an important point when a decision or change is needed
Very similar in character, nature, or behavior

Correct answer(s):

To begin to understand or deal with a difficult matter

Idioms & Phrases

Select the best explanation of Come to naught.

After taking all facts and circumstances into account
An unpleasant fact or result that is difficult to accept
To fail completely or produce no result
In a less favorable or weaker position
To create division or hostility between people

Correct answer(s):

To fail completely or produce no result

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer explains Come to pass correctly?

Central to the main issue or problem
A small and unimportant part of a large system
To avoid something because of fear, reluctance, or dislike
To happen or become real

Correct answer(s):

To happen or become real

Idioms & Phrases

Which option gives the closest meaning of By the skin of one’s teeth?

To happen or become real
By a very narrow margin
Very severe competition in which people may act ruthlessly
To give little attention, sympathy, or consideration

Correct answer(s):

By a very narrow margin

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning best matches the idiom Cut from the same cloth?

To suffer because of lack of money or resources
Very similar in character, nature, or behavior
An issue based on a moral rule or firm belief
To be in a very uncertain or dangerous state

Correct answer(s):

Very similar in character, nature, or behavior

Idioms & Phrases

For HSC English, what is the meaning of By word of mouth?

Through spoken recommendation or information
With very little warning or preparation time
To oppose the usual opinion, trend, or direction
A decisive moment that tests a person, plan, or situation

Correct answer(s):

Through spoken recommendation or information