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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.

Quizzes in English Grammar for Grade 8

Idioms & Phrases

Pick the option that best matches In the meantime.

because of something
during the time before something else happens
to start a journey, task, or plan
in a difficult situation with few choices

Correct answer(s):

during the time before something else happens

Idioms & Phrases

Which option best explains the expression In the same breath?

sometimes but not regularly
almost at the same time, often with a contrasting idea
to arrange, establish, or create something
before a particular time or event

Correct answer(s):

almost at the same time, often with a contrasting idea

Idioms & Phrases

The phrase In view of is closest in meaning to which option?

nervous or anxious
considering something
to complete or survive something difficult
altogether or as a total

Correct answer(s):

considering something

Idioms & Phrases

What is the figurative use of Keep an open mind?

having a friendly relationship
to stop resisting and accept something
to remain willing to consider new ideas
whatever happens or anyway

Correct answer(s):

to remain willing to consider new ideas

Idioms & Phrases

In common English, what is meant by In charge of?

to examine or read something quickly
to recommend or speak favorably about someone
responsible for managing something
to review or examine carefully

Correct answer(s):

responsible for managing something

Idioms & Phrases

Which option correctly defines Keep at bay?

the opposite is true
to cause something to happen
if something happens
to keep something away or under control

Correct answer(s):

to keep something away or under control

Idioms & Phrases

What is the correct sense of In course of time?

after some time has passed
to consider difficulties or special circumstances
to apply an idea or plan in real life
to manage without something

Correct answer(s):

after some time has passed

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the meaning that matches Keep pace with.

very close to doing or experiencing something
to oppose or act contrary to something
to move or progress at the same speed as others
responsible for managing something

Correct answer(s):

to move or progress at the same speed as others

Idioms & Phrases

What does the idiom In due course usually mean?

to treat something as less serious than it is
at the proper time
to behave as if one is more important than others
to be involved in many activities

Correct answer(s):

at the proper time

Idioms & Phrases

Select the best interpretation of Keep track of.

complete or absolute
to agree with or support an idea
to monitor or record something carefully
after some time has passed

Correct answer(s):

to monitor or record something carefully

Idioms & Phrases

Which choice shows the idiomatic meaning of In favor of?

supporting or approving something
to understand or see something with difficulty
to extinguish something or stop it from burning
to have many duties or problems to deal with

Correct answer(s):

supporting or approving something

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer best represents In keeping with?

in agreement or harmony with something
to use a difficult situation as well as possible
to provide a place for someone to stay
to barely avoid danger or trouble

Correct answer(s):

in agreement or harmony with something

Idioms & Phrases

How should a reader understand In memory of?

to honor someone who has died
to compensate for something
to understand the mood or situation around you
to have an advantage over others

Correct answer(s):

to honor someone who has died

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning fits the phrase Hold back?

to understand how something is done
complete or absolute
to complete or survive something difficult
to stop or prevent progress, speech, or action

Correct answer(s):

to stop or prevent progress, speech, or action

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the correct meaning of Hold good.

to give special importance to something
not able to be reached or obtained
to stop resisting and accept something
to remain true or valid

Correct answer(s):

to remain true or valid

Idioms & Phrases

Pick the option that best matches Hold out.

to establish the basic support for future success
to continue resisting or lasting
slightly unwell or upset
to cause something to happen

Correct answer(s):

to continue resisting or lasting

Idioms & Phrases

Which option best explains the expression Hold up?

to delay or stop progress
to guide others or go first
in addition to something
to oppose or act contrary to something

Correct answer(s):

to delay or stop progress

Idioms & Phrases

The phrase In a bad way is closest in meaning to which option?

to fail to take someone or something, or move ahead of them
to be accepted as something or someone
in serious difficulty or poor condition
to agree with or support an idea

Correct answer(s):

in serious difficulty or poor condition

Idioms & Phrases

What is the figurative use of In a tight corner?

not to mention; even less
in a difficult situation with few choices
to return money or repay a wrong
to break a promise or fail to keep one’s word

Correct answer(s):

in a difficult situation with few choices

Idioms & Phrases

In common English, what is meant by Go for?

despite difficulty, danger, or opposition
to choose, try for, or support something
done immediately after being mentioned
to provide a place for someone to stay

Correct answer(s):

to choose, try for, or support something