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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

Which meaning correctly matches Feel blue?

by chance, either fortunately or unfortunately
to enter a place by force
to feel sad
whatever happens

Correct answer(s):

to feel sad

Idioms & Phrases

Which option has the same meaning as Fight tooth and nail?

at a point where an important choice must be made
to fight or try very hard
to start suddenly
to tell only the main points

Correct answer(s):

to fight or try very hard

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the correct meaning of Find one's feet.

very slowly
to overcome a barrier or make important progress
to have no effect or influence
to become confident in a new situation

Correct answer(s):

to become confident in a new situation

Idioms & Phrases

Which choice best matches the idiomatic use of Do justice to?

a good person with an unpolished manner
to show or treat something as well as it deserves
to be overwhelmed by strong emotion
to make unrealistic dreams or plans

Correct answer(s):

to show or treat something as well as it deserves

Idioms & Phrases

How should a reader understand Fit in?

as something appears, without deeper questioning
to belong or be accepted in a group
to cause something to happen
naturally suited for a particular role or work

Correct answer(s):

to belong or be accepted in a group

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer gives the closest meaning of Do the trick?

a guess made with little information
to be in a difficult situation
to solve the problem or work successfully
to require or demand something

Correct answer(s):

to solve the problem or work successfully

Idioms & Phrases

What is the correct sense of For the time being?

temporarily
in strong disagreement
to reduce or cause something to fall
to show or treat something as well as it deserves

Correct answer(s):

temporarily

Idioms & Phrases

What idea is usually expressed by Down in the dumps?

an accidental mistake in speaking
sad or unhappy
to be watchful and ready for danger or action
to cancel something

Correct answer(s):

sad or unhappy

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

The idiom Carry out is closest in meaning to which option?

to start doing something seriously
to perform or complete a task
a very difficult job or challenge
to boast about one’s own achievements

Correct answer(s):

to perform or complete a task

Idioms & Phrases

Which choice defines Catch sight of most accurately?

to contact someone
very healthy and strong
to see something briefly
to have something as the main point or result

Correct answer(s):

to see something briefly

Idioms & Phrases

Which option best explains the idiom Come about?

to become involved in difficulty or punishment
by chance, either fortunately or unfortunately
to happen
born into a rich or privileged family

Correct answer(s):

to happen

Idioms & Phrases

What is the figurative meaning of Come forward?

to remove or throw away something unwanted
to offer help or information
at a point where an important choice must be made
to stop working or fail to function

Correct answer(s):

to offer help or information

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