Subject

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

In English usage, what is meant by From scratch?

from the very beginning
easily available or ready to use
to move something to an earlier time or present it for discussion
to solve the problem or work successfully

Correct answer(s):

from the very beginning

Idioms & Phrases

What does Draw up mean in common English?

to prepare a written document, plan, or list
a very short distance
to produce good results
to ask someone to speak, answer, visit, or act

Correct answer(s):

to prepare a written document, plan, or list

Idioms & Phrases

Which option shows the proper meaning of Get a move on?

to hurry or start moving faster
so worried or confused that one does not know what to do
to reveal, publish, or make something noticeable
sad or unhappy

Correct answer(s):

to hurry or start moving faster

Idioms & Phrases

Select the best meaning for the phrase Drive someone up the wall.

the same unpleasant treatment one has given others
to annoy someone very much
to suffer the worst part of something
to perform or complete a task

Correct answer(s):

to annoy someone very much

Idioms & Phrases

Which choice best matches the idiomatic use of Get across?

at risk or in danger of being lost
to persuade someone to agree
to prepare a written document, plan, or list
to communicate an idea clearly

Correct answer(s):

to communicate an idea clearly

Idioms & Phrases

Pick the correct interpretation of Drop a hint.

a constant source of annoyance or trouble
to suggest something indirectly
to finish something before a deadline
to see something briefly

Correct answer(s):

to suggest something indirectly

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer gives the closest meaning of Get ahead?

to withdraw from a promise or agreement
to finish or end something
to annoy someone very much
to make progress or become successful

Correct answer(s):

to make progress or become successful

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the meaning that fits Eat humble pie.

to make sense or be logically correct
to admit that one was wrong and apologize
one’s husband, wife, or life partner
to happen

Correct answer(s):

to admit that one was wrong and apologize

Idioms & Phrases

What idea is usually expressed by Get along with?

to support someone or confirm what they say
to have a friendly relationship with someone
to make unrealistic dreams or plans
to suggest something indirectly

Correct answer(s):

to have a friendly relationship with someone

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the correct meaning of Break out.

to fail to reach a standard or amount
a way to ask what someone is thinking
to withdraw from a promise or agreement
to start suddenly

Correct answer(s):

to start suddenly

Idioms & Phrases

What does the phrase Come off usually suggest?

to defeat or overpower someone or something
very slowly
to enter a place by force
to succeed or happen as planned

Correct answer(s):

to succeed or happen as planned

Idioms & Phrases

How should a reader understand Break through?

to feel sad
a good person with an unpolished manner
to support someone or confirm what they say
to overcome a barrier or make important progress

Correct answer(s):

to overcome a barrier or make important progress

Idioms & Phrases

What does the expression Come out mean?

an easy and pleasant situation
as something appears, without deeper questioning
to start suddenly
to be published, revealed, or become known

Correct answer(s):

to be published, revealed, or become known

Idioms & Phrases

What is the correct sense of Bring about?

to fight or try very hard
to cause something to happen
a guess made with little information
to listen with full attention

Correct answer(s):

to cause something to happen

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning correctly matches Come round?

a sudden and unexpected event
in strong disagreement
to overcome a barrier or make important progress
to change one’s opinion or agree after some time

Correct answer(s):

to change one's opinion or agree after some time

Idioms & Phrases

In English usage, what is meant by Bring down?

to become confident in a new situation
an accidental mistake in speaking
to be overwhelmed by strong emotion
to reduce or cause something to fall

Correct answer(s):

to reduce or cause something to fall

Idioms & Phrases

Which option has the same meaning as Come up against?

a welcome and refreshing change
easily available or ready to use
to face a difficulty or opposition
to cause something to happen

Correct answer(s):

to face a difficulty or opposition

Idioms & Phrases

Which option shows the proper meaning of Bring forward?

to belong or be accepted in a group
a very short distance
to be in a difficult situation
to move something to an earlier time or present it for discussion

Correct answer(s):

to move something to an earlier time or present it for discussion

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the correct meaning of Come up with.

very different from something else
so worried or confused that one does not know what to do
to reduce or cause something to fall
to think of or produce an idea

Correct answer(s):

to think of or produce an idea

Idioms & Phrases

Which choice best matches the idiomatic use of Bring out?

temporarily
to reveal, publish, or make something noticeable
the same unpleasant treatment one has given others
to be watchful and ready for danger or action

Correct answer(s):

to reveal, publish, or make something noticeable