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 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

Idioms & Phrases

Which option explains Under one’s nose?

far away
very close but unnoticed
high in the sky
inside a box

Correct answer(s):

very close but unnoticed

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning is correct for Sleep on it?

to wait before making a decision
to sleep on a book
to decide immediately
to forget everything

Correct answer(s):

to wait before making a decision

Idioms & Phrases

What is meant by Up to date?

current or modern
old-fashioned
full of mistakes
hidden away

Correct answer(s):

current or modern

Idioms & Phrases

How should we understand Keep your word?

to write a word neatly
to forget a promise
to speak quietly
to do what you promised

Correct answer(s):

to do what you promised

Idioms & Phrases

What is the correct meaning of Out of breath?

full of sleep
very calm
without a voice forever
breathing hard after effort

Correct answer(s):

breathing hard after effort

Idioms & Phrases

What does someone mean by saying Learn the ropes?

to climb a rope
to forget the rules
to learn how to do a job or activity
to tie a knot only

Correct answer(s):

to learn how to do a job or activity

Idioms & Phrases

What does the idiom or phrase Out of control mean?

well managed
very quiet
not able to be managed
neatly arranged

Correct answer(s):

not able to be managed

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer shows the correct meaning of Leave no stone unturned?

to give up early
to try every possible way
to collect stones
to hide the answer

Correct answer(s):

to try every possible way

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning best matches Out of sight?

easy to see
not visible
very close in time
full of light

Correct answer(s):

not visible

Idioms & Phrases

What is the best meaning for Let bygones be bygones?

to forget past problems and move on
to repeat old arguments
to remember every mistake
to stop talking forever

Correct answer(s):

to forget past problems and move on

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the correct meaning of Play it safe.

to avoid taking risks
to act dangerously
to play a game roughly
to ignore rules

Correct answer(s):

to avoid taking risks