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

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

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 answer shows the correct meaning of Word of mouth?

a written law
a silent sign
a secret code
information shared by people talking

Correct answer(s):

information shared by people talking

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning best matches All the same?

exactly equal only
not at all
very early
nevertheless or still

Correct answer(s):

nevertheless or still

Idioms & Phrases

What is the best meaning for Worthwhile?

a waste of time
very dangerous
worth the time or effort
impossible to finish

Correct answer(s):

worth the time or effort

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the correct meaning of As a rule.

never
by accident
usually
only once

Correct answer(s):

usually

Idioms & Phrases

Which option is closest in meaning to Write down?

to forget a fact
to record something in writing
to speak louder
to erase a page

Correct answer(s):

to record something in writing

Idioms & Phrases

In everyday English, what does As far as I know mean?

without knowing anything
based on what I know
according to a secret
as far as I can run

Correct answer(s):

based on what I know

Idioms & Phrases

When you see A change of heart in a sentence, what does it mean?

a change in feelings or opinion
a medical operation
a loud argument
a fixed rule

Correct answer(s):

a change in feelings or opinion

Idioms & Phrases

Which option explains At first sight?

when first seen
after many years
after careful study
without seeing

Correct answer(s):

when first seen

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning is correct for A matter of time?

something impossible
a clock problem only
a matter already finished
something that will happen eventually

Correct answer(s):

something that will happen eventually

Idioms & Phrases

What is meant by At hand?

very far away
already forgotten
very expensive
near in time or place

Correct answer(s):

near in time or place