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

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 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

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

Idioms & Phrases

In Grade 7 English, what does A narrow escape mean?

a wide road
an easy victory
a close escape from danger
a planned visit

Correct answer(s):

a close escape from danger

Idioms & Phrases

A Grade 7 student reads At heart. What does it mean?

in the chest only
on the surface
in true nature or feelings
in a book

Correct answer(s):

in true nature or feelings

Idioms & Phrases

Select the meaning of A pain in the neck.

a helpful friend
an annoying person or thing
a neck exercise
a pleasant surprise

Correct answer(s):

an annoying person or thing

Idioms & Phrases

Which choice gives the best meaning of At present?

in the past
now
next year
by chance

Correct answer(s):

now

Idioms & Phrases

Which simple meaning fits A question of time?

something expected to happen sooner or later
a math question only
something very unlikely
a question without an answer

Correct answer(s):

something expected to happen sooner or later

Idioms & Phrases

How should we understand Be about to?

to be going to do something very soon
to have already finished
to refuse completely
to forget a plan

Correct answer(s):

to be going to do something very soon