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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

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 idea is usually expressed by Be in a fix?

naturally suited for a particular role or work
to be in a difficult situation
to mean or suggest indirectly
at the proper time, not immediately

Correct answer(s):

to be in a difficult situation

Idioms & Phrases

What does Be on the alert mean in common English?

to show or treat something as well as it deserves
to be watchful and ready for danger or action
to start doing something seriously
disorganized or scattered everywhere

Correct answer(s):

to be watchful and ready for danger or action

Idioms & Phrases

Select the best meaning for the phrase Bear fruit.

to solve the problem or work successfully
to produce good results
to contact someone
someone who criticizes without practical experience

Correct answer(s):

to produce good results

Idioms & Phrases

Pick the correct interpretation of Bear the brunt.

sad or unhappy
to become involved in difficulty or punishment
to suffer the worst part of something
a very difficult job or challenge

Correct answer(s):

to suffer the worst part of something

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the meaning that fits Beat the clock.

to prepare a written document, plan, or list
to remove or throw away something unwanted
to finish something before a deadline
very healthy and strong

Correct answer(s):

to finish something before a deadline

Idioms & Phrases

What does the phrase At a crossroads usually suggest?

to see something briefly
to fail to reach a standard or amount
at a point where an important choice must be made
a person cannot easily change their true character

Correct answer(s):

at a point where an important choice must be made

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

What is the correct sense of A rough diamond?

a good person with an unpolished manner
to enter a place by force
to have no effect or influence
to communicate an idea clearly

Correct answer(s):

a good person with an unpolished manner

Idioms & Phrases

In English usage, what is meant by A shot in the dark?

to start suddenly
a guess made with little information
naturally suited for a particular role or work
to make progress or become successful

Correct answer(s):

a guess made with little information