What does the expression Count on usually mean?
Correct answer(s):
- to depend on or trust
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.
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What is meant by Back and forth?
Correct answer(s):
- moving from one side to the other
Which meaning would a teacher expect for Day in and day out?
Correct answer(s):
- every day for a long time
A Grade 6 student reads Be in trouble. What does it mean?
Correct answer(s):
- to have a problem or face punishment
Choose the option that explains Do away with.
Correct answer(s):
- to get rid of something
Which choice gives the best meaning of Bear in mind?
Correct answer(s):
- to remember or consider something
Which answer best describes Do without?
Correct answer(s):
- to manage without something
Which meaning best matches Put your foot down?
Correct answer(s):
- to be firm about a rule or decision
Which simple meaning fits A ray of hope?
Correct answer(s):
- a small sign that things may improve
Choose the correct meaning of Rain cats and dogs.
Correct answer(s):
- to rain very heavily
What idea does Against the clock express?
Correct answer(s):
- trying to finish before time runs out
In everyday English, what does Read between the lines mean?
Correct answer(s):
- to understand a hidden meaning
Which answer correctly explains All in all?
Correct answer(s):
- considering everything
Which option explains See the light?
Correct answer(s):
- to understand something clearly
What does the expression Around the corner usually mean?
Correct answer(s):
- coming soon or nearby
What is meant by So far, so good?
Correct answer(s):
- things are going well up to now
Which meaning would a teacher expect for As clear as crystal?
Correct answer(s):
- very clear and easy to understand
A Grade 6 student reads Take it easy. What does it mean?
Correct answer(s):
- to relax and not worry too much
Choose the option that explains As cool as a cucumber.
Correct answer(s):
- very calm
Select the meaning of Keep in touch.
Correct answer(s):
- to continue communicating