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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 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

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

Idioms & Phrases

Which choice shows the idiomatic meaning of Lay the foundation?

to establish the basic support for future success
to return money or repay a wrong
to make a special effort to help or do something
not at all

Correct answer(s):

to establish the basic support for future success

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer best represents Lead the way?

to deliberately start an argument
to guide others or go first
to review or examine carefully
for the purpose of doing something

Correct answer(s):

to guide others or go first

Idioms & Phrases

How should a reader understand Leave behind?

to recover or survive a difficult situation
to manage without something
instead of someone or something
to fail to take someone or something, or move ahead of them

Correct answer(s):

to fail to take someone or something, or move ahead of them

Idioms & Phrases

Which choice gives the proper meaning of Let alone?

to save something or stop considering it temporarily
not to mention; even less
to be involved in many activities
looking for something

Correct answer(s):

not to mention; even less

Idioms & Phrases

What idea does Live up to express?

to propose or suggest something
to have many duties or problems to deal with
to meet expectations or standards
despite something

Correct answer(s):

to meet expectations or standards

Idioms & Phrases

Which option has the same general meaning as Look down upon?

to recommend or speak favorably about someone
to think someone is inferior
to barely avoid danger or trouble
despite difficulty, danger, or opposition

Correct answer(s):

to think someone is inferior

Idioms & Phrases

Which option best explains the expression In the same breath?

sometimes but not regularly
almost at the same time, often with a contrasting idea
to arrange, establish, or create something
before a particular time or event

Correct answer(s):

almost at the same time, often with a contrasting idea

Idioms & Phrases

The phrase In view of is closest in meaning to which option?

nervous or anxious
considering something
to complete or survive something difficult
altogether or as a total

Correct answer(s):

considering something

Idioms & Phrases

What is the figurative use of Keep an open mind?

having a friendly relationship
to stop resisting and accept something
to remain willing to consider new ideas
whatever happens or anyway

Correct answer(s):

to remain willing to consider new ideas

Idioms & Phrases

In common English, what is meant by In charge of?

to examine or read something quickly
to recommend or speak favorably about someone
responsible for managing something
to review or examine carefully

Correct answer(s):

responsible for managing something

Idioms & Phrases

Which option correctly defines Keep at bay?

the opposite is true
to cause something to happen
if something happens
to keep something away or under control

Correct answer(s):

to keep something away or under control

Idioms & Phrases

What is the correct sense of In course of time?

after some time has passed
to consider difficulties or special circumstances
to apply an idea or plan in real life
to manage without something

Correct answer(s):

after some time has passed