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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 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

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

Which answer shows the correct meaning of As a matter of fact?

  • actually or in fact
  • maybe later
  • in a funny way
  • without any reason
Correct answer(s):
  • actually or in fact

Which meaning best matches Catch someone’s attention?

  • to make someone notice something
  • to make someone sleep
  • to ignore someone
  • to lose an object
Correct answer(s):
  • to make someone notice something

What is the best meaning for At a loss?

  • very confident
  • full of energy
  • ready to win
  • not knowing what to do or say
Correct answer(s):
  • not knowing what to do or say

Choose the correct meaning of Clear the air.

  • to clean the sky
  • to make a room colder
  • to hide the truth
  • to remove confusion or bad feelings
Correct answer(s):
  • to remove confusion or bad feelings

Which option is closest in meaning to At any rate?

  • at a fixed price
  • only in the morning
  • in any case or whatever happens
  • with great speed
Correct answer(s):
  • in any case or whatever happens

When you see At large in a sentence, what does it mean?

  • inside a small room
  • free or not caught
  • very tiny
  • well prepared
Correct answer(s):
  • free or not caught

Which meaning is correct for At the drop of a hat?

  • immediately and without delay
  • after a long wait
  • with a real hat
  • by making a mistake
Correct answer(s):
  • immediately and without delay

In Grade 7 English, what does Back to the drawing board mean?

  • to finish perfectly
  • to draw a picture only
  • to take a short break
  • to start planning again after a failure
Correct answer(s):
  • to start planning again after a failure

What does the idiom or phrase A drop in the ocean mean?

  • a huge amount of help
  • a problem that is already solved
  • a very small amount compared with what is needed
  • a journey across the sea
Correct answer(s):
  • a very small amount compared with what is needed

Select the meaning of Beat around the bush.

  • to speak clearly
  • to cut a tree
  • to avoid saying something directly
  • to run in a garden
Correct answer(s):
  • to avoid saying something directly

Which meaning best matches A hard nut to crack?

  • an easy job
  • a difficult problem or person to understand
  • a kind person
  • a quick answer
Correct answer(s):
  • a difficult problem or person to understand

Which simple meaning fits Behind closed doors?

  • in front of everyone
  • in private
  • outside the building
  • during a public show
Correct answer(s):
  • in private

Choose the correct meaning of A storm in a teacup.

  • a lot of anger or worry about something small
  • a serious flood
  • a quiet discussion
  • a useful plan
Correct answer(s):
  • a lot of anger or worry about something small

What idea does Bite the bullet express?

  • to face a difficult situation bravely
  • to eat quickly
  • to avoid all work
  • to break a rule
Correct answer(s):
  • to face a difficult situation bravely

In everyday English, what does Add insult to injury mean?

  • to fix a mistake kindly
  • to give helpful advice
  • to start a celebration
  • to make a bad situation even worse
Correct answer(s):
  • to make a bad situation even worse

Which answer correctly explains Blow off steam?

  • to boil water
  • to hide feelings forever
  • to stop breathing
  • to release anger or energy
Correct answer(s):
  • to release anger or energy

Which option explains Against all odds?

  • without trying at all
  • because of luck only
  • despite great difficulty
  • with no problems
Correct answer(s):
  • despite great difficulty

What does the expression Break even usually mean?

  • to become very rich
  • to lose everything
  • to neither gain nor lose money
  • to break something in half
Correct answer(s):
  • to neither gain nor lose money