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

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

What is meant by It rings a bell?

it is completely new
it makes someone angry
it sounds familiar
it is very expensive

Correct answer(s):

it sounds familiar

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning would a teacher expect for On second thought?

without thinking
at the first minute
after thinking again
by following a map

Correct answer(s):

after thinking again

Idioms & Phrases

A Grade 7 student reads Jump to conclusions. What does it mean?

to think carefully first
to decide too quickly without enough facts
to jump over a line
to ask many questions

Correct answer(s):

to decide too quickly without enough facts

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the option that explains On the safe side.

taking a big risk
being careful to avoid risk
ignoring safety
acting carelessly

Correct answer(s):

being careful to avoid risk

Idioms & Phrases

Which choice gives the best meaning of Keep a straight face?

to avoid laughing or showing emotion
to smile brightly
to speak very loudly
to look away

Correct answer(s):

to avoid laughing or showing emotion

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer best describes Once and for all?

finally and completely
again and again forever
for a short while
by mistake

Correct answer(s):

finally and completely

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