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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 for Grade 7

How should we understand Run over?

  • to meet by chance
  • to read aloud
  • to hit or knock down with a vehicle
  • to sit down
Correct answer(s):
  • to hit or knock down with a vehicle

What is the correct meaning of Think twice?

  • to act without thinking
  • to count to two
  • to consider carefully before acting
  • to repeat a word
Correct answer(s):
  • to consider carefully before acting

What does someone mean by saying Save face?

  • to wash your face
  • to avoid embarrassment
  • to make a funny face
  • to lose respect openly
Correct answer(s):
  • to avoid embarrassment

What does the idiom or phrase Throw in the towel mean?

  • to start a game
  • to give up
  • to clean a room
  • to win easily
Correct answer(s):
  • to give up

Which answer shows the correct meaning of Second to none?

  • the best or as good as any
  • not very good
  • always second place
  • completely unknown
Correct answer(s):
  • the best or as good as any

Which meaning best matches To be honest?

  • used before saying something truthful
  • used before a lie
  • used to end a story
  • used to ask a question
Correct answer(s):
  • used before saying something truthful

What is the best meaning for Set an example?

  • to solve a sum only
  • to hide from others
  • to break a rule
  • to show others how to behave
Correct answer(s):
  • to show others how to behave

Choose the correct meaning of To tell the truth.

  • used before guessing
  • used to hide facts
  • used to change the topic
  • used before speaking honestly
Correct answer(s):
  • used before speaking honestly

Which option is closest in meaning to Set your heart on?

  • to dislike something
  • to forget a goal
  • to want something very much
  • to draw a heart
Correct answer(s):
  • to want something very much

In everyday English, what does Under control mean?

  • completely unmanaged
  • hidden from view
  • being managed properly
  • too expensive
Correct answer(s):
  • being managed properly

When you see Short and sweet in a sentence, what does it mean?

  • long and boring
  • brief and pleasant
  • angry and loud
  • hidden and secret
Correct answer(s):
  • brief and pleasant

Which option explains Under one’s nose?

  • far away
  • very close but unnoticed
  • high in the sky
  • inside a box
Correct answer(s):
  • very close but unnoticed

Which choice gives the best meaning of Keep a straight face?

  • to avoid laughing or showing emotion
  • to smile brightly
  • to speak very loudly
  • to look away
Correct answer(s):
  • to avoid laughing or showing emotion

Which answer best describes Once and for all?

  • finally and completely
  • again and again forever
  • for a short while
  • by mistake
Correct answer(s):
  • finally and completely

How should we understand Keep your word?

  • to write a word neatly
  • to forget a promise
  • to speak quietly
  • to do what you promised
Correct answer(s):
  • to do what you promised

What is the correct meaning of Out of breath?

  • full of sleep
  • very calm
  • without a voice forever
  • breathing hard after effort
Correct answer(s):
  • breathing hard after effort

What does someone mean by saying Learn the ropes?

  • to climb a rope
  • to forget the rules
  • to learn how to do a job or activity
  • to tie a knot only
Correct answer(s):
  • to learn how to do a job or activity

What does the idiom or phrase Out of control mean?

  • well managed
  • very quiet
  • not able to be managed
  • neatly arranged
Correct answer(s):
  • not able to be managed

Which answer shows the correct meaning of Leave no stone unturned?

  • to give up early
  • to try every possible way
  • to collect stones
  • to hide the answer
Correct answer(s):
  • to try every possible way

Which meaning best matches Out of sight?

  • easy to see
  • not visible
  • very close in time
  • full of light
Correct answer(s):
  • not visible