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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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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

Choose the correct meaning of A fly in the ointment.

  • A sad or disappointed expression
  • A state of false happiness based on wrong hopes
  • A small problem that spoils an otherwise good situation
  • A small amount of truth
Correct answer(s):
  • A small problem that spoils an otherwise good situation

In English, what is meant by A fool’s paradise?

  • A state of false happiness based on wrong hopes
  • A dishonest or unreliable person
  • A short-lived interest
  • A fresh start without past mistakes being counted
Correct answer(s):
  • A state of false happiness based on wrong hopes

Select the option that best explains A game changer.

  • A fresh start without past mistakes being counted
  • Better than others of the same kind
  • A reliable person who can be trusted with responsibility
  • A person who is highly educated and skilled in literature
  • Something that greatly changes a situation
Correct answer(s):
  • Something that greatly changes a situation

Which option gives the correct meaning of A golden opportunity?

  • A weak plan or system that can easily fail
  • A very good chance to do something valuable
  • A small amount of truth
  • A warning or request that nobody listens to
Correct answer(s):
  • A very good chance to do something valuable

For SSC English, identify the meaning of A good Samaritan.

  • An unpleasant fact that is difficult to accept
  • An obstacle that makes progress difficult
  • A kind person who helps someone in trouble
  • A subject that people argue about
Correct answer(s):
  • A kind person who helps someone in trouble

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 does the idiom A bad egg mean?

  • A person who is unexpectedly successful or has hidden ability
  • A fresh start without past mistakes being counted
  • Something that greatly changes a situation
  • A dishonest or unreliable person
  • A subject that people argue about
Correct answer(s):
  • A dishonest or unreliable person

Choose the correct meaning of A bone of contention.

  • A subject that people argue about
  • A kind person who helps someone in trouble
  • A narrow escape from danger or trouble
  • A warning or request that nobody listens to
Correct answer(s):
  • A subject that people argue about

In English, what is meant by A bridge too far?

  • An unpleasant fact that is difficult to accept
  • A phrase used when someone does not want to say who gave the information
  • A dishonest or unreliable person
  • A goal or action that is too difficult or too ambitious
Correct answer(s):
  • A goal or action that is too difficult or too ambitious

Select the option that best explains A case in point.

  • A clear example that proves or explains something
  • Something that greatly changes a situation
  • An unpleasant fact that is difficult to accept
  • Something that has both advantages and disadvantages
  • A habit of feeling angry or easily offended because of past unfairness
Correct answer(s):
  • A clear example that proves or explains something

Which option gives the correct meaning of A chip on one’s shoulder?

  • A warning or request that nobody listens to
  • A subject that people argue about
  • A habit of feeling angry or easily offended because of past unfairness
  • An achievement to be proud of
Correct answer(s):
  • A habit of feeling angry or easily offended because of past unfairness