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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 for Grade 8

Idioms & Phrases

Which option correctly defines Make up for?

to compensate for something
to win easily or take complete control of a contest
in a difficult situation with few choices
to stay level with others or remain informed

Correct answer(s):

to compensate for something

Idioms & Phrases

What is the correct sense of Know the ropes?

in addition to something
to choose, try for, or support something
in agreement or harmony with something
to understand how something is done

Correct answer(s):

to understand how something is done

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the meaning that matches Make way for.

to have too little of something
to allow space or opportunity for something else
before a particular time or event
said to hope that good luck continues

Correct answer(s):

to allow space or opportunity for something else

Idioms & Phrases

What does the idiom Lay emphasis on usually mean?

to be accepted as something or someone
to make a sudden loud noise or explode
to honor someone who has died
to give special importance to something

Correct answer(s):

to give special importance to something

Idioms & Phrases

Select the best interpretation of Mind your language.

to reserve something for a special purpose
altogether or as a total
to speak politely and avoid rude words
to understand how something is done

Correct answer(s):

to speak politely and avoid rude words

Idioms & Phrases

Which choice shows the idiomatic meaning of Lay the foundation?

to establish the basic support for future success
to return money or repay a wrong
to make a special effort to help or do something
not at all

Correct answer(s):

to establish the basic support for future success

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer best represents Lead the way?

to deliberately start an argument
to guide others or go first
to review or examine carefully
for the purpose of doing something

Correct answer(s):

to guide others or go first

Idioms & Phrases

How should a reader understand Leave behind?

to recover or survive a difficult situation
to manage without something
instead of someone or something
to fail to take someone or something, or move ahead of them

Correct answer(s):

to fail to take someone or something, or move ahead of them

Idioms & Phrases

Which choice gives the proper meaning of Let alone?

to save something or stop considering it temporarily
not to mention; even less
to be involved in many activities
looking for something

Correct answer(s):

not to mention; even less

Idioms & Phrases

What idea does Live up to express?

to propose or suggest something
to have many duties or problems to deal with
to meet expectations or standards
despite something

Correct answer(s):

to meet expectations or standards

Idioms & Phrases

Which option has the same general meaning as Look down upon?

to recommend or speak favorably about someone
to think someone is inferior
to barely avoid danger or trouble
despite difficulty, danger, or opposition

Correct answer(s):

to think someone is inferior

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer gives the closest meaning of Look into the matter?

to apply an idea or plan in real life
to have an advantage over others
during the time before something else happens
to investigate or examine a problem

Correct answer(s):

to investigate or examine a problem

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning fits the phrase Look on the bright side?

to behave as if one is more important than others
with complete effort and sincerity
to think about the hopeful part of a situation
almost at the same time, often with a contrasting idea

Correct answer(s):

to think about the hopeful part of a situation

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the correct meaning of Look through.

to extinguish something or stop it from burning
to examine or read something quickly
to stop or prevent progress, speech, or action
considering something

Correct answer(s):

to examine or read something quickly

Idioms & Phrases

In common English, what is meant by In charge of?

to examine or read something quickly
to recommend or speak favorably about someone
responsible for managing something
to review or examine carefully

Correct answer(s):

responsible for managing something

Idioms & Phrases

Which option correctly defines Keep at bay?

the opposite is true
to cause something to happen
if something happens
to keep something away or under control

Correct answer(s):

to keep something away or under control

Idioms & Phrases

What is the correct sense of In course of time?

after some time has passed
to consider difficulties or special circumstances
to apply an idea or plan in real life
to manage without something

Correct answer(s):

after some time has passed

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the meaning that matches Keep pace with.

very close to doing or experiencing something
to oppose or act contrary to something
to move or progress at the same speed as others
responsible for managing something

Correct answer(s):

to move or progress at the same speed as others

Idioms & Phrases

What does the idiom In due course usually mean?

to treat something as less serious than it is
at the proper time
to behave as if one is more important than others
to be involved in many activities

Correct answer(s):

at the proper time

Idioms & Phrases

Select the best interpretation of Keep track of.

complete or absolute
to agree with or support an idea
to monitor or record something carefully
after some time has passed

Correct answer(s):

to monitor or record something carefully