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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 the idiom In due course usually mean?

to treat something as less serious than it is
at the proper time
to behave as if one is more important than others
to be involved in many activities

Correct answer(s):

at the proper time

Idioms & Phrases

Select the best interpretation of Keep track of.

complete or absolute
to agree with or support an idea
to monitor or record something carefully
after some time has passed

Correct answer(s):

to monitor or record something carefully

Idioms & Phrases

Which choice shows the idiomatic meaning of In favor of?

supporting or approving something
to understand or see something with difficulty
to extinguish something or stop it from burning
to have many duties or problems to deal with

Correct answer(s):

supporting or approving something

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer best represents In keeping with?

in agreement or harmony with something
to use a difficult situation as well as possible
to provide a place for someone to stay
to barely avoid danger or trouble

Correct answer(s):

in agreement or harmony with something

Idioms & Phrases

How should a reader understand In memory of?

to honor someone who has died
to compensate for something
to understand the mood or situation around you
to have an advantage over others

Correct answer(s):

to honor someone who has died

Idioms & Phrases

Which choice gives the proper meaning of In no way?

to allow space or opportunity for something else
wake up and become active
not at all
with complete effort and sincerity

Correct answer(s):

not at all

Idioms & Phrases

What idea does In order to express?

to speak politely and avoid rude words
to chase or pursue someone or something
for the purpose of doing something
to stop or prevent progress, speech, or action

Correct answer(s):

for the purpose of doing something

Idioms & Phrases

Which option has the same general meaning as In place of?

instead of someone or something
done immediately after being mentioned
to win easily or take complete control of a contest
to remain true or valid

Correct answer(s):

instead of someone or something

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer gives the closest meaning of In search of?

not at all
to have too little of something
to continue resisting or lasting
looking for something

Correct answer(s):

looking for something

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning fits the phrase In spite of?

not at all or not nearly
despite something
to reserve something for a special purpose
to delay or stop progress

Correct answer(s):

despite something

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the correct meaning of In the face of.

not official or not meant to be made public
despite difficulty, danger, or opposition
to begin and continue, especially something unpleasant
in serious difficulty or poor condition

Correct answer(s):

despite difficulty, danger, or opposition

Idioms & Phrases

Pick the option that best matches In the meantime.

because of something
during the time before something else happens
to start a journey, task, or plan
in a difficult situation with few choices

Correct answer(s):

during the time before something else happens

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

What does the idiom Go out of one's way usually mean?

almost at the same time, often with a contrasting idea
not at all or not nearly
to make a special effort to help or do something
wake up and become active

Correct answer(s):

to make a special effort to help or do something

Idioms & Phrases

Select the best interpretation of In any case.

to investigate or examine a problem
to save something or stop considering it temporarily
to make a sudden loud noise or explode
whatever happens or anyway

Correct answer(s):

whatever happens or anyway

Idioms & Phrases

Which choice shows the idiomatic meaning of Go over?

considering something
not official or not meant to be made public
to review or examine carefully
to chase or pursue someone or something

Correct answer(s):

to review or examine carefully

Idioms & Phrases

What does In case of suggest in everyday use?

if something happens
to think about the hopeful part of a situation
to propose or suggest something
to make a special effort to help or do something

Correct answer(s):

if something happens

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer best represents Go without?

to remain willing to consider new ideas
because of something
to win easily or take complete control of a contest
to manage without something

Correct answer(s):

to manage without something

Idioms & Phrases

How should a reader understand Have a finger in every pie?

to keep something away or under control
sometimes but not regularly
to have too little of something
to be involved in many activities

Correct answer(s):

to be involved in many activities

Idioms & Phrases

Which choice gives the proper meaning of Have a lot on one's plate?

to move or progress at the same speed as others
nervous or anxious
to reserve something for a special purpose
to have many duties or problems to deal with

Correct answer(s):

to have many duties or problems to deal with