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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

Pick the option that best matches Over and above.

to review or examine carefully
despite difficulty, danger, or opposition
in addition to something
to use a difficult situation as well as possible

Correct answer(s):

in addition to something

Idioms & Phrases

Which option best explains the expression Pass for?

to manage without something
to be accepted as something or someone
during the time before something else happens
to compensate for something

Correct answer(s):

to be accepted as something or someone

Idioms & Phrases

The phrase Pay back is closest in meaning to which option?

to return money or repay a wrong
to be involved in many activities
almost at the same time, often with a contrasting idea
to allow space or opportunity for something else

Correct answer(s):

to return money or repay a wrong

Idioms & Phrases

What does No sooner said than done suggest in everyday use?

to begin and continue, especially something unpleasant
whatever happens or anyway
to give special importance to something
done immediately after being mentioned

Correct answer(s):

done immediately after being mentioned

Idioms & Phrases

What is the figurative use of Pick a quarrel?

to have many duties or problems to deal with
considering something
to deliberately start an argument
to speak politely and avoid rude words

Correct answer(s):

to deliberately start an argument

Idioms & Phrases

In common English, what is meant by Not a bit?

to start a journey, task, or plan
not at all
if something happens
to establish the basic support for future success

Correct answer(s):

not at all

Idioms & Phrases

Which option correctly defines Pull through?

to recover or survive a difficult situation
to barely avoid danger or trouble
to remain willing to consider new ideas
done immediately after being mentioned

Correct answer(s):

to recover or survive a difficult situation

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

Which answer gives the closest meaning of Look into the matter?

to apply an idea or plan in real life
to have an advantage over others
during the time before something else happens
to investigate or examine a problem

Correct answer(s):

to investigate or examine a problem

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning fits the phrase Look on the bright side?

to behave as if one is more important than others
with complete effort and sincerity
to think about the hopeful part of a situation
almost at the same time, often with a contrasting idea

Correct answer(s):

to think about the hopeful part of a situation

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the correct meaning of Look through.

to extinguish something or stop it from burning
to examine or read something quickly
to stop or prevent progress, speech, or action
considering something

Correct answer(s):

to examine or read something quickly

Idioms & Phrases

Pick the option that best matches Make allowances for.

to consider difficulties or special circumstances
to provide a place for someone to stay
to remain true or valid
to remain willing to consider new ideas

Correct answer(s):

to consider difficulties or special circumstances

Idioms & Phrases

Which option best explains the expression Make light of?

to understand the mood or situation around you
to continue resisting or lasting
to treat something as less serious than it is
to keep something away or under control

Correct answer(s):

to treat something as less serious than it is

Idioms & Phrases

The phrase Make out is closest in meaning to which option?

wake up and become active
to delay or stop progress
to move or progress at the same speed as others
to understand or see something with difficulty

Correct answer(s):

to understand or see something with difficulty