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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

For HSC English, what is the meaning of Drive a wedge between?

To create division or hostility between people
To discuss a point hypothetically
To have a lasting and powerful influence
A difficult and complicated problem

Correct answer(s):

To create division or hostility between people

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning best matches the idiom Catch at a straw?

A clear practical example or warning
A situation likely to lead to failure, danger, or serious trouble
To try any small hope when desperate
A risky action taken without knowing the result

Correct answer(s):

To try any small hope when desperate

Idioms & Phrases

Identify the correct meaning of the expression Fall by the wayside.

A strong belief accepted without question
To emphasize a point strongly and repeatedly
To fail to continue or be abandoned
To sound convincing or believable

Correct answer(s):

To fail to continue or be abandoned

Idioms & Phrases

What does the phrase Change the face of mean in standard English?

By honest or dishonest methods
A difficult and complicated problem
During the most intense or advanced stage of something
To transform something completely

Correct answer(s):

To transform something completely

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the correct meaning of Close ranks.

Making a careful or serious effort to do something
To make something very clear and noticeable
A constant threat or danger hanging over someone
To obey or be controlled by someone else
To unite in support or defense of a group

Correct answer(s):

To unite in support or defense of a group

Idioms & Phrases

In English grammar, how should Come full circle be understood?

To return to the original position or situation
Unable to continue, work, or succeed
An urgent effort to finish something before a deadline
To happen or become real

Correct answer(s):

To return to the original position or situation

Idioms & Phrases

Which option gives the closest meaning of Come into force?

A connected sequence of ideas in the mind
To conform or agree with rules, orders, or a group
To become legally or officially active
A personal benefit or strong stake in an outcome

Correct answer(s):

To become legally or officially active

Idioms & Phrases

For HSC English, what is the meaning of Come into one’s own?

To understand something after thought or investigation
Very severe competition in which people may act ruthlessly
A warning action meant to prevent stronger action later
To reach a stage where one’s ability or value is fully shown
Again and again; everywhere one tries

Correct answer(s):

To reach a stage where one's ability or value is fully shown

Idioms & Phrases

Identify the correct meaning of the expression Come to fruition.

To avoid discussing or hide something unpleasant
Unfair treatment
With general agreement
To become successful or real after effort

Correct answer(s):

To become successful or real after effort

Idioms & Phrases

What idea is expressed by Come to grips with?

To begin to understand or deal with a difficult matter
Having nothing useful to do or feeling unsettled
At an important point when a decision or change is needed
Very similar in character, nature, or behavior

Correct answer(s):

To begin to understand or deal with a difficult matter

Idioms & Phrases

Select the best explanation of Come to naught.

After taking all facts and circumstances into account
An unpleasant fact or result that is difficult to accept
To fail completely or produce no result
In a less favorable or weaker position
To create division or hostility between people

Correct answer(s):

To fail completely or produce no result

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer explains Come to pass correctly?

Central to the main issue or problem
A small and unimportant part of a large system
To avoid something because of fear, reluctance, or dislike
To happen or become real

Correct answer(s):

To happen or become real

Idioms & Phrases

Which option gives the closest meaning of By the skin of one’s teeth?

To happen or become real
By a very narrow margin
Very severe competition in which people may act ruthlessly
To give little attention, sympathy, or consideration

Correct answer(s):

By a very narrow margin

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning best matches the idiom Cut from the same cloth?

To suffer because of lack of money or resources
Very similar in character, nature, or behavior
An issue based on a moral rule or firm belief
To be in a very uncertain or dangerous state

Correct answer(s):

Very similar in character, nature, or behavior

Idioms & Phrases

For HSC English, what is the meaning of By word of mouth?

Through spoken recommendation or information
With very little warning or preparation time
To oppose the usual opinion, trend, or direction
A decisive moment that tests a person, plan, or situation

Correct answer(s):

Through spoken recommendation or information

Idioms & Phrases

What does the phrase Dance to someone’s tune mean in standard English?

An insult, rejection, or painful disappointment
To obey or be controlled by someone else
As an extra addition
To suspend or postpone something temporarily
A risky action taken without knowing the result

Correct answer(s):

To obey or be controlled by someone else

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning best matches the idiom Between Scylla and Charybdis?

To fail to continue or be abandoned
To begin to understand or deal with a difficult matter
Between two equally dangerous or difficult choices
A decisive moment when an important change begins

Correct answer(s):

Between two equally dangerous or difficult choices

Idioms & Phrases

What does the phrase Beyond the pale mean in standard English?

A very small distance, difference, or margin
Outside acceptable limits of behavior
At an important point when a decision or change is needed
To support or defend a person, idea, or cause
To become legally or officially active

Correct answer(s):

Outside acceptable limits of behavior

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the correct meaning of Bite the hand that feeds you.

To become no longer popular or common
In a less favorable or weaker position
A loud public protest or strong complaint
To harm or criticize someone who helps or supports you

Correct answer(s):

To harm or criticize someone who helps or supports you

Idioms & Phrases

In English grammar, how should Blow the lid off be understood?

To expose a hidden scandal, secret, or truth
To demand an explanation or hold someone responsible
So honest or respectable that no one is likely to suspect wrongdoing
Something done only to achieve a larger purpose

Correct answer(s):

To expose a hidden scandal, secret, or truth