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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.

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Quizzes in English Grammar for Grade 6

What does someone mean by saying More and more?

  • less and less
  • an increasing amount or number
  • once only
Correct answer(s):
  • an increasing amount or number

Which answer correctly explains In public?

  • alone at home
  • where other people can see or hear
  • in a hidden box
Correct answer(s):
  • where other people can see or hear

Which answer shows the correct meaning of No wonder?

  • it is not surprising
  • it is impossible
  • it is secret
Correct answer(s):
  • it is not surprising

When you see Bring up in a sentence, what does it mean?

  • to drop something
  • to turn off a light
  • to mention a topic
Correct answer(s):
  • to mention a topic

Which meaning is correct for Brush up on?

  • to paint a wall
  • to review and improve knowledge or skill
  • to clean a brush
Correct answer(s):
  • to review and improve knowledge or skill

What is the correct meaning of As fresh as a daisy?

  • very tired
  • full of energy and freshness
  • very old
Correct answer(s):
  • full of energy and freshness

A Grade 6 student reads Get over. What does it mean?

  • to fall into something
  • to begin a problem
  • to recover from something
Correct answer(s):
  • to recover from something

What does the idiom or phrase As good as gold mean?

  • very well-behaved
  • very greedy
  • very confused
Correct answer(s):
  • very well-behaved

Select the meaning of Catch up with.

  • to fall farther behind
  • to hide from someone
  • to reach the same level or position
Correct answer(s):
  • to reach the same level or position

Which simple meaning fits Come across?

  • to plan carefully
  • to find or meet by chance
  • to throw away
Correct answer(s):
  • to find or meet by chance

What idea does Come along express?

  • to go with someone or make progress
  • to stay behind always
  • to break apart
Correct answer(s):
  • to go with someone or make progress