Our school is within a stone’s throw of the railway station. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. )
Correct answer(s):
- At a short distance
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
Deepak did not care for his family, he wanted to gather roses only. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. )
Correct answer(s):
- To seek all enjoyments of life
The mother was right in giving a piece of her mind to the daughter. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. )
Correct answer(s):
- Speaking sharply
To feather one’s nest. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. )
Correct answer(s):
- To enrich oneself when an opportunity occurs
Which is a synonym of visceral?
Correct answer(s):
- instinctive
His argument does not hold water. ( which best expresses the meaning of the “hold water” Idiom/Phrase? )
Correct answer(s):
- To influence
Through the reporter’s efforts, many unknown facts have come to light. ( which best expresses the meaning of the “come to light” Idiom/Phrase? )
Correct answer(s):
- Been revealed
You find a black sheep in every community. ( which best expresses the meaning of the “black sheep” Idiom/Phrase? )
Correct answer(s):
- person with bad reputation
His work seems to be a Penelope’s web. ( which best expresses the meaning of the “a Penelope’s web” Idiom/Phrase? )
Correct answer(s):
- Endless
His recent statement is an about turn. ( which best expresses the meaning of the “an about turn” Idiom/Phrase? )
Correct answer(s):
- Complete change of opinion
The two friends are now at daggers drawn over a petty issue. ( which best expresses the meaning of the “at daggers drawn” Idiom/Phrase? )
Correct answer(s):
- Angry
In his salad days, he was quite a dandy. ( which best expresses the meaning of the “salad days” Idiom/Phrase? )
Correct answer(s):
- Adolescence
When he left he was extremely disappointed. I think he’s gone for good. ( which best expresses the meaning of the “for good” Idiom/Phrase? )
Correct answer(s):
- Permanently
Their attempt to get back the stolen necklace becomes a wild goose chase. ( which best expresses the meaning of the “wild goose chase” Idiom/Phrase? )
Correct answer(s):
- Useless search
Goods will be delivered if you pay on the nail. ( which best expresses the meaning of the “pay on the nail” Idiom/Phrase?)
Correct answer(s):
- Pay promptly
A close-fisted person
Correct answer(s):
- A miser
I want to tell you in a “nut shell”, lust for money and power ruined her life.
Correct answer(s):
- In a brief manner
Please be as brief as you can, I have “other fish to fry”.
Correct answer(s):
- Some important work to attend to
You cannot “throw dust into my eyes”.
Correct answer(s):
- Cheat me
Despite the doctor’s advice he still “eats like a horse”.
Correct answer(s):
- Eats a lot of food