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 HSC

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

Choose the correct meaning of Follow in someone’s footsteps.

Because of the request or command of someone
A general practical method based on experience rather than exact calculation
Basically or fundamentally
To do the same work or follow the same path as someone else

Correct answer(s):

To do the same work or follow the same path as someone else

Idioms & Phrases

Select the best explanation of Hammer home.

During the most intense or advanced stage of something
A result that is certain before it happens
To emphasize a point strongly and repeatedly
A very large and sudden improvement or change
Very severe competition in which people may act ruthlessly

Correct answer(s):

To emphasize a point strongly and repeatedly

Idioms & Phrases

In English grammar, how should For all practical purposes be understood?

A general practical method based on experience rather than exact calculation
To receive unfair or worse treatment
In effect; almost completely
By any possible means
Something done only to achieve a larger purpose

Correct answer(s):

In effect; almost completely

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer explains Hang by a thread correctly?

To be in a very uncertain or dangerous state
To give little attention, sympathy, or consideration
Through spoken recommendation or information
A hidden and embarrassing secret from the past

Correct answer(s):

To be in a very uncertain or dangerous state

Idioms & Phrases

Which option gives the closest meaning of For good measure?

An act that breaks confidence, honesty, or responsibility
An urgent effort to finish something before a deadline
As an extra addition
A victory that brings little satisfaction or real benefit

Correct answer(s):

As an extra addition

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning best matches the idiom Have a flair for?

From something excellent or serious to something absurd
Trouble, conflict, or danger is developing
To have a natural talent for something
A victory that brings little satisfaction or real benefit

Correct answer(s):

To have a natural talent for something

Idioms & Phrases

For HSC English, what is the meaning of For once and for all?

Hidden from public view or not openly known
A final desperate attempt to solve a problem or avoid failure
A personal benefit or strong stake in an outcome
Finally and permanently

Correct answer(s):

Finally and permanently

Idioms & Phrases

Identify the correct meaning of the expression For the sake of argument.

To allow complete freedom to act or express something
Outside acceptable limits of behavior
An urgent effort to finish something before a deadline
To demand an explanation or hold someone responsible
To discuss a point hypothetically

Correct answer(s):

To discuss a point hypothetically

Idioms & Phrases

What idea is expressed by From the sublime to the ridiculous?

From something excellent or serious to something absurd
After a quick look
To avoid discussing or hide something unpleasant
A decisive moment that tests a person, plan, or situation

Correct answer(s):

From something excellent or serious to something absurd

Idioms & Phrases

Select the best explanation of Get a word in edgeways.

To have a hidden weakness despite an admirable image
To conform or agree with rules, orders, or a group
To manage to speak when others are talking a lot
On first impression

Correct answer(s):

To manage to speak when others are talking a lot

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer explains Get one’s bearings correctly?

To find one’s position or understand a situation
A strong belief accepted without question
Because of the request or command of someone
To manage to speak when others are talking a lot
In a less favorable or weaker position

Correct answer(s):

To find one's position or understand a situation

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

Which answer explains Cast in stone correctly?

Fixed and not open to change
To suffer because of lack of money or resources
To have power, control, or influence
With very little warning or preparation time
To manage to speak when others are talking a lot

Correct answer(s):

Fixed and not open to change

Idioms & Phrases

For HSC English, what is the meaning of Drive a wedge between?

To create division or hostility between people
To discuss a point hypothetically
To have a lasting and powerful influence
A difficult and complicated problem

Correct answer(s):

To create division or hostility between people

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning best matches the idiom Catch at a straw?

A clear practical example or warning
A situation likely to lead to failure, danger, or serious trouble
To try any small hope when desperate
A risky action taken without knowing the result

Correct answer(s):

To try any small hope when desperate

Idioms & Phrases

Identify the correct meaning of the expression Fall by the wayside.

A strong belief accepted without question
To emphasize a point strongly and repeatedly
To fail to continue or be abandoned
To sound convincing or believable

Correct answer(s):

To fail to continue or be abandoned

Idioms & Phrases

What does the phrase Change the face of mean in standard English?

By honest or dishonest methods
A difficult and complicated problem
During the most intense or advanced stage of something
To transform something completely

Correct answer(s):

To transform something completely

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the correct meaning of Close ranks.

Making a careful or serious effort to do something
To make something very clear and noticeable
A constant threat or danger hanging over someone
To obey or be controlled by someone else
To unite in support or defense of a group

Correct answer(s):

To unite in support or defense of a group

Idioms & Phrases

In English grammar, how should Come full circle be understood?

To return to the original position or situation
Unable to continue, work, or succeed
An urgent effort to finish something before a deadline
To happen or become real

Correct answer(s):

To return to the original position or situation