What does someone mean by saying Apple of one’s eye?
Correct answer(s):
- a person loved very much
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
What does the idiom or phrase Carry on mean?
Correct answer(s):
- to continue
Which answer shows the correct meaning of As a matter of fact?
Correct answer(s):
- actually or in fact
Which meaning best matches Catch someone’s attention?
Correct answer(s):
- to make someone notice something
What is the best meaning for At a loss?
Correct answer(s):
- not knowing what to do or say
Choose the correct meaning of Clear the air.
Correct answer(s):
- to remove confusion or bad feelings
Which option is closest in meaning to At any rate?
Correct answer(s):
- in any case or whatever happens
When you see At large in a sentence, what does it mean?
Correct answer(s):
- free or not caught
Which meaning is correct for At the drop of a hat?
Correct answer(s):
- immediately and without delay
In Grade 7 English, what does Back to the drawing board mean?
Correct answer(s):
- to start planning again after a failure
Which meaning is correct for On the whole?
Correct answer(s):
- considering everything
In Grade 6 English, what does Out of date mean?
Correct answer(s):
- old and no longer useful or modern
Select the meaning of Out of place.
Correct answer(s):
- not suitable or not in the correct place
Which simple meaning fits Pass away?
Correct answer(s):
- to die
What idea does Point out express?
Correct answer(s):
- to show or mention clearly
Which answer correctly explains Put off?
Correct answer(s):
- to delay
What does the expression Put up with usually mean?
Correct answer(s):
- to accept or tolerate something unpleasant
Which meaning would a teacher expect for Set off?
Correct answer(s):
- to start a journey
Choose the option that explains Show up.
Correct answer(s):
- to arrive or appear
Which answer best describes Take after?
Correct answer(s):
- to be similar to an older family member