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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

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

Which option is closest in meaning to Beyond doubt?

  • certainly true
  • very doubtful
  • not important
  • impossible to know
Correct answer(s):
  • certainly true

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

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

Which answer best describes Above all?

  • least importantly
  • under everything
  • most importantly
  • after a long time
Correct answer(s):
  • most importantly

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

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

What does the idiom or phrase After all mean?

  • used to remind someone of an important fact
  • before anything happens
  • without any reason
  • as a final goodbye
Correct answer(s):
  • used to remind someone of an important fact

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

Which meaning best matches All the same?

  • exactly equal only
  • not at all
  • very early
  • nevertheless or still
Correct answer(s):
  • nevertheless or still

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

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

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

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

Which option explains At first sight?

  • when first seen
  • after many years
  • after careful study
  • without seeing
Correct answer(s):
  • when first seen

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

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

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