Subject

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

In Grade 7 English, what does By means of mean?

without using anything
using something
because of a mistake
after a delay

Correct answer(s):

using something

Idioms & Phrases

Select the meaning of By no means.

not at all
certainly yes
by any method
very often

Correct answer(s):

not at all

Idioms & Phrases

Which simple meaning fits By the book?

without rules
in a storybook only
by guessing
exactly according to rules

Correct answer(s):

exactly according to rules

Idioms & Phrases

What idea does By the time express?

before time existed
without checking time
when a particular moment happens
in a clock shop

Correct answer(s):

when a particular moment happens

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer correctly explains Come to light?

to switch on a lamp
to become known
to stay hidden
to move closer

Correct answer(s):

to become known

Idioms & Phrases

What does the expression Cut down on usually mean?

to reduce
to increase greatly
to cut a tree only
to waste

Correct answer(s):

to reduce

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning would a teacher expect for Deal with?

to ignore completely
to sell something only
to hide from
to handle or manage

Correct answer(s):

to handle or manage

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the option that explains Depend on.

to avoid
to disagree with
to rely on
to forget about

Correct answer(s):

to rely on

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer best describes Do one’s part?

to do nothing
to do one’s share of work
to take all credit
to avoid duty

Correct answer(s):

to do one's share of work

Idioms & Phrases

What is the correct meaning of Draw attention to?

to make people notice something
to hide something
to draw a picture only
to forget the main point

Correct answer(s):

to make people notice something

Idioms & Phrases

What does the expression A safe bet usually mean?

a dangerous risk
a choice likely to succeed
a game of cards only
a certain failure

Correct answer(s):

a choice likely to succeed

Idioms & Phrases

What is the best meaning for Be tired of?

to be excited about
to be bored or annoyed with something
to be proud of
to be ready for

Correct answer(s):

to be bored or annoyed with something

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning would a teacher expect for A side issue?

a minor point that is not the main matter
the main problem
a serious accident
a clear answer

Correct answer(s):

a minor point that is not the main matter

Idioms & Phrases

Which option is closest in meaning to Beyond doubt?

certainly true
very doubtful
not important
impossible to know

Correct answer(s):

certainly true

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the option that explains A sign of the times.

an old road sign
a private secret
a weather forecast
something that shows what is common in the present age

Correct answer(s):

something that shows what is common in the present age

Idioms & Phrases

When you see By all means in a sentence, what does it mean?

never
by mistake
with great difficulty
certainly or of course

Correct answer(s):

certainly or of course

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer best describes Above all?

least importantly
under everything
most importantly
after a long time

Correct answer(s):

most importantly

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning is correct for By degrees?

all at once
never again
gradually
with anger

Correct answer(s):

gradually

Idioms & Phrases

What is the correct meaning of According to?

because of a mistake
as stated by someone or something
without any source
in spite of

Correct answer(s):

as stated by someone or something

Idioms & Phrases

What does someone mean by saying With flying colors?

with great success
with bright paint only
with complete failure
with no effort

Correct answer(s):

with great success