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
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.
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Quizzes in English Grammar
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
The trial made a mockery of justice.
Correct answer(s):
- Made the system look ridiculous
After getting a severe scolding from his mother, Karim “got down to business”.
Correct answer(s):
- Began to work seriously
A close shave
Correct answer(s):
- A narrow escape from danger
I do not see eye to eye with you in this matter. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning )
Correct answer(s):
- To have the same opinion
He spoke well though it was his maiden speech. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning )
Correct answer(s):
- First speech
What is the synonym of ‘Competent’?
Correct answer(s):
- Capable
Ice is cold ____ the fire is hot. What is the correct conjunction?
Correct answer(s):
- but
A ____ is a word which is used to join words or sentences together.
Correct answer(s):
- Conjunction
Now-a-days many villages are lit ____ electricity.
Correct answer(s):
- by
What is the analogy of VACCINE : PREVENT?
Correct answer(s):
- antidote : counteract