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 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

Which option explains Put heads together?

to argue loudly
to sleep in class
to work together to solve something
to hide ideas

Correct answer(s):

to work together to solve something

Idioms & Phrases

What does the expression Take the lead usually mean?

to follow silently
to lose a race
to become the leader or move ahead
to stop working

Correct answer(s):

to become the leader or move ahead

Idioms & Phrases

What is meant by Put the cart before the horse?

to arrange things correctly
to do things in the wrong order
to ride a horse
to finish carefully

Correct answer(s):

to do things in the wrong order

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning would a teacher expect for Take your time?

to hurry quickly
to not rush
to waste all day
to stop forever

Correct answer(s):

to not rush

Idioms & Phrases

A Grade 7 student reads Rise to the occasion. What does it mean?

to do well in a difficult situation
to avoid a challenge
to stand on a chair
to arrive late

Correct answer(s):

to do well in a difficult situation

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the option that explains The last straw.

the final problem that makes someone upset
the first happy event
a piece of dry grass
a small prize

Correct answer(s):

the final problem that makes someone upset

Idioms & Phrases

Which choice gives the best meaning of Run into?

to plan a meeting
to run very fast
to avoid someone
to meet someone by chance

Correct answer(s):

to meet someone by chance

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer best describes The tip of the iceberg?

the whole problem
a cold mountain top only
a finished task
a small visible part of a much bigger problem

Correct answer(s):

a small visible part of a much bigger problem

Idioms & Phrases

How should we understand Run over?

to meet by chance
to read aloud
to hit or knock down with a vehicle
to sit down

Correct answer(s):

to hit or knock down with a vehicle

Idioms & Phrases

What is the correct meaning of Think twice?

to act without thinking
to count to two
to consider carefully before acting
to repeat a word

Correct answer(s):

to consider carefully before acting

Idioms & Phrases

What does someone mean by saying Save face?

to wash your face
to avoid embarrassment
to make a funny face
to lose respect openly

Correct answer(s):

to avoid embarrassment

Idioms & Phrases

What does the idiom or phrase Throw in the towel mean?

to start a game
to give up
to clean a room
to win easily

Correct answer(s):

to give up

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer shows the correct meaning of Second to none?

the best or as good as any
not very good
always second place
completely unknown

Correct answer(s):

the best or as good as any

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning best matches To be honest?

used before saying something truthful
used before a lie
used to end a story
used to ask a question

Correct answer(s):

used before saying something truthful

Idioms & Phrases

What is the best meaning for Set an example?

to solve a sum only
to hide from others
to break a rule
to show others how to behave

Correct answer(s):

to show others how to behave

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the correct meaning of To tell the truth.

used before guessing
used to hide facts
used to change the topic
used before speaking honestly

Correct answer(s):

used before speaking honestly

Idioms & Phrases

Which option is closest in meaning to Set your heart on?

to dislike something
to forget a goal
to want something very much
to draw a heart

Correct answer(s):

to want something very much

Idioms & Phrases

In everyday English, what does Under control mean?

completely unmanaged
hidden from view
being managed properly
too expensive

Correct answer(s):

being managed properly

Idioms & Phrases

When you see Short and sweet in a sentence, what does it mean?

long and boring
brief and pleasant
angry and loud
hidden and secret

Correct answer(s):

brief and pleasant