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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

What idea does In order to express?

to speak politely and avoid rude words
to chase or pursue someone or something
for the purpose of doing something
to stop or prevent progress, speech, or action

Correct answer(s):

for the purpose of doing something

Idioms & Phrases

Which option has the same general meaning as In place of?

instead of someone or something
done immediately after being mentioned
to win easily or take complete control of a contest
to remain true or valid

Correct answer(s):

instead of someone or something

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer gives the closest meaning of In search of?

not at all
to have too little of something
to continue resisting or lasting
looking for something

Correct answer(s):

looking for something

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning fits the phrase In spite of?

not at all or not nearly
despite something
to reserve something for a special purpose
to delay or stop progress

Correct answer(s):

despite something

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the correct meaning of In the face of.

not official or not meant to be made public
despite difficulty, danger, or opposition
to begin and continue, especially something unpleasant
in serious difficulty or poor condition

Correct answer(s):

despite difficulty, danger, or opposition

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

Which choice gives the proper meaning of Have a lot on one's plate?

to move or progress at the same speed as others
nervous or anxious
to reserve something for a special purpose
to have many duties or problems to deal with

Correct answer(s):

to have many duties or problems to deal with

Idioms & Phrases

What idea does Have a narrow escape express?

to monitor or record something carefully
to barely avoid danger or trouble
having a friendly relationship
to begin and continue, especially something unpleasant

Correct answer(s):

to barely avoid danger or trouble

Idioms & Phrases

Which option has the same general meaning as Have the upper hand?

to stay level with others or remain informed
the opposite is true
to start a journey, task, or plan
to have an advantage over others

Correct answer(s):

to have an advantage over others

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer gives the closest meaning of Heart and soul?

said to hope that good luck continues
with complete effort and sincerity
very close to doing or experiencing something
to arrange, establish, or create something

Correct answer(s):

with complete effort and sincerity

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