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

When you see Get the hang of in a sentence, what does it mean?

to learn how to do something
to hang clothes
to forget a skill
to make a mistake

Correct answer(s):

to learn how to do something

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning is correct for Give it a shot?

to refuse to try
to take a photograph
to make a loud noise
to try something

Correct answer(s):

to try something

Idioms & Phrases

In Grade 7 English, what does Go hand in hand mean?

to walk alone
to fight often
to be closely connected
to happen by mistake

Correct answer(s):

to be closely connected

Idioms & Phrases

Select the meaning of Go with the flow.

to control everything
to accept things as they happen
to swim in a river only
to stop immediately

Correct answer(s):

to accept things as they happen

Idioms & Phrases

Which simple meaning fits Have a heart of gold?

to be very kind and generous
to be very rich
to be made of metal
to be careless

Correct answer(s):

to be very kind and generous

Idioms & Phrases

What idea does Head over heels express?

very bored
standing upside down only
very angry
deeply in love or very excited

Correct answer(s):

deeply in love or very excited

Idioms & Phrases

In everyday English, what does Come to terms with mean?

to learn new words only
to make a quick joke
to accept a difficult truth or situation
to avoid a problem

Correct answer(s):

to accept a difficult truth or situation

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer correctly explains Hit the nail on the head?

to use a hammer only
to miss the point
to say exactly the right thing
to make a guess badly

Correct answer(s):

to say exactly the right thing

Idioms & Phrases

Which option explains Cross your fingers?

to feel angry
to hope for good luck
to count fingers
to refuse help

Correct answer(s):

to hope for good luck

Idioms & Phrases

What does the expression Hold on to usually mean?

to throw away
to keep something or not let go
to forget quickly
to give up easily

Correct answer(s):

to keep something or not let go

Idioms & Phrases

What is meant by Cut to the chase?

to get to the main point quickly
to run after someone
to make a story longer
to avoid the answer

Correct answer(s):

to get to the main point quickly

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning would a teacher expect for In black and white?

written or printed clearly
in colorful paint
only spoken aloud
hidden from view

Correct answer(s):

written or printed clearly

Idioms & Phrases

A Grade 7 student reads Down to earth. What does it mean?

very proud
lost in the sky
hard to understand
practical, simple, and sensible

Correct answer(s):

practical, simple, and sensible

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the option that explains In broad daylight.

late at night
under the ground
inside a dream
in full daylight where people can see

Correct answer(s):

in full daylight where people can see

Idioms & Phrases

Which choice gives the best meaning of Every cloud has a silver lining?

bad luck never ends
clouds are made of silver
something good can come from a bad situation
rain always ruins everything

Correct answer(s):

something good can come from a bad situation

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer best describes In full swing?

not started yet
finished long ago
very active and already happening
moving slowly

Correct answer(s):

very active and already happening

Idioms & Phrases

How should we understand Face the music?

to sing loudly
to accept the results of your actions
to play an instrument
to avoid punishment

Correct answer(s):

to accept the results of your actions

Idioms & Phrases

What is the correct meaning of In good hands?

in danger
being cared for by someone capable
lost forever
without any help

Correct answer(s):

being cared for by someone capable

Idioms & Phrases

What does someone mean by saying Far and wide?

over a large area
inside one room
only nearby
very quietly

Correct answer(s):

over a large area

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer shows the correct meaning of Feel at home?

to feel lost
to be at school
to become sleepy
to feel comfortable and welcome

Correct answer(s):

to feel comfortable and welcome