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 answer shows the correct meaning of At last?

finally
before breakfast
by mistake

Correct answer(s):

finally

Idioms & Phrases

In Grade 5 English, what does See eye to eye mean?

to agree
to stare silently
to walk alone

Correct answer(s):

to agree

Idioms & Phrases

What is the best meaning for Before long?

many years ago
soon
under a chair

Correct answer(s):

soon

Idioms & Phrases

Select the meaning of Sit tight.

to jump high
to wait patiently
to make a mess

Correct answer(s):

to wait patiently

Idioms & Phrases

Which option is closest in meaning to For sure?

maybe not
very slowly
certainly

Correct answer(s):

certainly

Idioms & Phrases

Which simple meaning fits Speak up?

to sleep longer
to fold paper
to speak louder or clearly

Correct answer(s):

to speak louder or clearly

Idioms & Phrases

When you see the phrase From time to time, what does it mean?

sometimes
every second
never

Correct answer(s):

sometimes

Idioms & Phrases

What idea does Stand up for express?

to defend or support someone or something
to sit beside
to draw a line

Correct answer(s):

to defend or support someone or something

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning is correct for In a hurry?

very sleepy
rushed or needing to move quickly
full of joy

Correct answer(s):

rushed or needing to move quickly

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer correctly explains Take care?

to throw away
to be careful or look after someone
to write badly

Correct answer(s):

to be careful or look after someone

Idioms & Phrases

In Grade 5 English, what does In no time mean?

after many years
with no sound
very quickly

Correct answer(s):

very quickly

Idioms & Phrases

Which option explains Look for?

to eat something
to search for something
to close something

Correct answer(s):

to search for something

Idioms & Phrases

What does the phrase Take turns mean?

to shout together
to finish alone
to do something one after another

Correct answer(s):

to do something one after another

Idioms & Phrases

Select the meaning of Just in time.

at the last possible moment
much too early
without any reason

Correct answer(s):

at the last possible moment

Idioms & Phrases

What is meant by Make up your mind?

to fall asleep
to break a rule
to decide

Correct answer(s):

to decide

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning best matches Thank goodness?

an expression of relief
a way to ask for food
a name of a game

Correct answer(s):

an expression of relief

Idioms & Phrases

Which simple meaning fits Little by little?

all at once
slowly and gradually
with anger

Correct answer(s):

slowly and gradually

Idioms & Phrases

A student reads the phrase No problem. What does it mean?

it is okay or not difficult
it is impossible
it is very dirty

Correct answer(s):

it is okay or not difficult

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the correct meaning of Think over.

to jump quickly
to consider carefully
to open a box

Correct answer(s):

to consider carefully

Idioms & Phrases

What idea does Now and then express?

always
never
sometimes

Correct answer(s):

sometimes