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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

Select the meaning of Catch up with.

  • to fall farther behind
  • to hide from someone
  • to reach the same level or position
Correct answer(s):
  • to reach the same level or position

Which simple meaning fits Come across?

  • to plan carefully
  • to find or meet by chance
  • to throw away
Correct answer(s):
  • to find or meet by chance

What idea does Come along express?

  • to go with someone or make progress
  • to stay behind always
  • to break apart
Correct answer(s):
  • to go with someone or make progress

What does the expression Count on usually mean?

  • to count numbers only
  • to depend on or trust
  • to forget someone
Correct answer(s):
  • to depend on or trust

What is meant by Back and forth?

  • only upward
  • moving from one side to the other
  • without moving
Correct answer(s):
  • moving from one side to the other

Which meaning would a teacher expect for Day in and day out?

  • every day for a long time
  • once a year
  • only at night
Correct answer(s):
  • every day for a long time

A Grade 6 student reads Be in trouble. What does it mean?

  • to have a problem or face punishment
  • to be very lucky
  • to be asleep
Correct answer(s):
  • to have a problem or face punishment

Choose the option that explains Do away with.

  • to keep forever
  • to make larger
  • to get rid of something
Correct answer(s):
  • to get rid of something

Which choice gives the best meaning of Bear in mind?

  • to carry a bear
  • to forget quickly
  • to remember or consider something
Correct answer(s):
  • to remember or consider something

Which answer best describes Do without?

  • to buy more
  • to manage without something
  • to depend on fully
Correct answer(s):
  • to manage without something

How should we understand Behind the times?

  • ahead of everyone
  • old-fashioned or not modern
  • very early
Correct answer(s):
  • old-fashioned or not modern

What is the correct meaning of Dress up?

  • to wear special or formal clothes
  • to take off clothes
  • to make a mess
Correct answer(s):
  • to wear special or formal clothes

What does someone mean by saying Better safe than sorry?

  • it is wise to avoid risk
  • taking risks is always best
  • being late is better
Correct answer(s):
  • it is wise to avoid risk

What does the idiom or phrase Fall apart mean?

  • to become stronger
  • to work perfectly
  • to break into pieces or fail badly
Correct answer(s):
  • to break into pieces or fail badly

Which answer shows the correct meaning of Between you and me?

  • in front of everyone
  • inside a book
  • said when sharing something privately
Correct answer(s):
  • said when sharing something privately