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.

Quizzes in English Grammar

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning is correct for Brush up on?

to paint a wall
to review and improve knowledge or skill
to clean a brush

Correct answer(s):

to review and improve knowledge or skill

Idioms & Phrases

What is meant by Get by?

to manage with difficulty
to win easily
to sleep deeply

Correct answer(s):

to manage with difficulty

Idioms & Phrases

What is the correct meaning of As fresh as a daisy?

very tired
full of energy and freshness
very old

Correct answer(s):

full of energy and freshness

Idioms & Phrases

In Grade 6 English, what does By mistake mean?

accidentally
on purpose
with great care

Correct answer(s):

accidentally

Idioms & Phrases

A Grade 6 student reads Get over. What does it mean?

to fall into something
to begin a problem
to recover from something

Correct answer(s):

to recover from something

Idioms & Phrases

What does the idiom or phrase As good as gold mean?

very well-behaved
very greedy
very confused

Correct answer(s):

very well-behaved

Idioms & Phrases

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

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning best matches As hungry as a wolf?

very quiet
very cold
very hungry

Correct answer(s):

very hungry

Idioms & Phrases

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

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the correct meaning of As proud as a peacock.

very afraid
very proud
very sleepy

Correct answer(s):

very proud

Idioms & Phrases

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

Idioms & Phrases

In everyday English, what does As quick as lightning mean?

very fast
very slow
very kind

Correct answer(s):

very fast

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer correctly explains Come in handy?

to be useless
to become angry
to be useful

Correct answer(s):

to be useful

Idioms & Phrases

Which option explains At the eleventh hour?

very early
at lunchtime
at the last moment

Correct answer(s):

at the last moment

Idioms & Phrases

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

Idioms & Phrases

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

Idioms & Phrases

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

Idioms & Phrases

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

Idioms & Phrases

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

Idioms & Phrases

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