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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 for Grade 8

Idioms & Phrases

What is the correct sense of Not by a long shot?

to arrange, establish, or create something
responsible for managing something
to guide others or go first
not at all or not nearly

Correct answer(s):

not at all or not nearly

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the meaning that matches Put aside.

to have an advantage over others
to save something or stop considering it temporarily
to keep something away or under control
not at all

Correct answer(s):

to save something or stop considering it temporarily

Idioms & Phrases

What does the idiom Off the record usually mean?

to complete or survive something difficult
after some time has passed
not official or not meant to be made public
to fail to take someone or something, or move ahead of them

Correct answer(s):

not official or not meant to be made public

Idioms & Phrases

Select the best interpretation of Put forward.

with complete effort and sincerity
to propose or suggest something
to move or progress at the same speed as others
not at all or not nearly

Correct answer(s):

to propose or suggest something

Idioms & Phrases

Which choice shows the idiomatic meaning of On account of?

because of something
to stop resisting and accept something
at the proper time
not to mention; even less

Correct answer(s):

because of something

Idioms & Phrases

What does Put in a good word suggest in everyday use?

to stop or prevent progress, speech, or action
to monitor or record something carefully
not official or not meant to be made public
to recommend or speak favorably about someone

Correct answer(s):

to recommend or speak favorably about someone

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

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the correct meaning of Out of sorts.

to make a special effort to help or do something
slightly unwell or upset
despite something
to understand or see something with difficulty

Correct answer(s):

slightly unwell or upset

Idioms & Phrases

In common English, what is meant by Knock on wood?

slightly unwell or upset
said to hope that good luck continues
to be remembered as important in the future
supporting or approving something

Correct answer(s):

said to hope that good luck continues

Idioms & Phrases

Which option correctly defines Make up for?

to compensate for something
to win easily or take complete control of a contest
in a difficult situation with few choices
to stay level with others or remain informed

Correct answer(s):

to compensate for something

Idioms & Phrases

What is the correct sense of Know the ropes?

in addition to something
to choose, try for, or support something
in agreement or harmony with something
to understand how something is done

Correct answer(s):

to understand how something is done

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the meaning that matches Make way for.

to have too little of something
to allow space or opportunity for something else
before a particular time or event
said to hope that good luck continues

Correct answer(s):

to allow space or opportunity for something else

Idioms & Phrases

What does the idiom Lay emphasis on usually mean?

to be accepted as something or someone
to make a sudden loud noise or explode
to honor someone who has died
to give special importance to something

Correct answer(s):

to give special importance to something

Idioms & Phrases

Select the best interpretation of Mind your language.

to reserve something for a special purpose
altogether or as a total
to speak politely and avoid rude words
to understand how something is done

Correct answer(s):

to speak politely and avoid rude words