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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

The idiom Better half is closest in meaning to which option?

to annoy someone very much
to defeat or overpower someone or something
by chance, either fortunately or unfortunately
one’s husband, wife, or life partner

Correct answer(s):

one's husband, wife, or life partner

Idioms & Phrases

What does the expression At a snail's pace mean?

very slowly
to happen
to feel sad
renewed energy or a fresh chance to live better

Correct answer(s):

very slowly

Idioms & Phrases

Which choice defines Between the lines most accurately?

the hidden or implied meaning
to suggest something indirectly
an easy and pleasant situation
at a point where an important choice must be made

Correct answer(s):

the hidden or implied meaning

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning correctly matches At face value?

as something appears, without deeper questioning
to offer help or information
to fight or try very hard
a way to ask what someone is thinking

Correct answer(s):

as something appears, without deeper questioning

Idioms & Phrases

Which option best explains the idiom Beyond one's reach?

to admit that one was wrong and apologize
a sudden and unexpected event
very slowly
impossible to obtain or too difficult to achieve

Correct answer(s):

impossible to obtain or too difficult to achieve

Idioms & Phrases

Which option has the same meaning as At loggerheads?

to succeed or happen as planned
to become confident in a new situation
in strong disagreement
a good person with an unpolished manner

Correct answer(s):

in strong disagreement

Idioms & Phrases

What is the figurative meaning of Blow one's own trumpet?

to boast about one’s own achievements
to fail or produce no result
a welcome and refreshing change
as something appears, without deeper questioning

Correct answer(s):

to boast about one's own achievements

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the correct meaning of At one's fingertips.

to be published, revealed, or become known
easily available or ready to use
to belong or be accepted in a group
a guess made with little information

Correct answer(s):

easily available or ready to use

Idioms & Phrases

What does the phrase Boil down to usually suggest?

to rely on something as a backup
very different from something else
to have something as the main point or result
in strong disagreement

Correct answer(s):

to have something as the main point or result

Idioms & Phrases

How should a reader understand At one's wit's end?

to change one’s opinion or agree after some time
temporarily
an accidental mistake in speaking
so worried or confused that one does not know what to do

Correct answer(s):

so worried or confused that one does not know what to do

Idioms & Phrases

What does the expression Born with a silver spoon mean?

born into a rich or privileged family
to fail to impress or succeed
a difficult or controversial issue
easily available or ready to use

Correct answer(s):

born into a rich or privileged family

Idioms & Phrases

What is the correct sense of At stake?

to face a difficulty or opposition
from the very beginning
at risk or in danger of being lost
a very short distance

Correct answer(s):

at risk or in danger of being lost

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning correctly matches Break down?

to be tricked by something
a person cannot easily change their true character
to stop working or fail to function
so worried or confused that one does not know what to do

Correct answer(s):

to stop working or fail to function

Idioms & Phrases

In English usage, what is meant by Back out?

to think of or produce an idea
to withdraw from a promise or agreement
to hurry or start moving faster
the same unpleasant treatment one has given others

Correct answer(s):

to withdraw from a promise or agreement

Idioms & Phrases

Which option has the same meaning as Break into?

to enter a place by force
to quarrel or stop being friendly
renewed energy or a fresh chance to live better
at risk or in danger of being lost

Correct answer(s):

to enter a place by force

Idioms & Phrases

Which option shows the proper meaning of Back someone up?

to support someone or confirm what they say
whatever happens
to communicate an idea clearly
a constant source of annoyance or trouble

Correct answer(s):

to support someone or confirm what they say

Idioms & Phrases

Which choice best matches the idiomatic use of Be all ears?

to tell only the main points
to make progress or become successful
to listen with full attention
to make sense or be logically correct

Correct answer(s):

to listen with full attention

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer gives the closest meaning of Be beside oneself?

to be overwhelmed by strong emotion
to have no effect or influence
to have a friendly relationship with someone
threatening in words but not harmful in action

Correct answer(s):

to be overwhelmed by strong emotion

Idioms & Phrases

What is the figurative meaning of A bolt from the blue?

one’s husband, wife, or life partner
to succeed or happen as planned
to feel sad
a sudden and unexpected event

Correct answer(s):

a sudden and unexpected event

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the meaning that fits All over the place.

to make unrealistic dreams or plans
to fail or produce no result
an easy and pleasant situation
disorganized or scattered everywhere

Correct answer(s):

disorganized or scattered everywhere