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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

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

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

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

Idioms & Phrases

What does Keep up with suggest in everyday use?

to stay level with others or remain informed
not able to be reached or obtained
to break a promise or fail to keep one’s word
at the proper time

Correct answer(s):

to stay level with others or remain informed

Idioms & Phrases

What is the figurative use of Make the best of?

to chase or pursue someone or something
in serious difficulty or poor condition
to monitor or record something carefully
to use a difficult situation as well as possible

Correct answer(s):

to use a difficult situation as well as possible

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