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 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

Idioms & Phrases

What is the best meaning for Do your best?

to try as hard as you can
to stop early
to copy others

Correct answer(s):

to try as hard as you can

Idioms & Phrases

Which option is closest in meaning to Face to face?

writing a secret note
meeting someone in person
standing very far away

Correct answer(s):

meeting someone in person

Idioms & Phrases

When you see the phrase Fall behind, what does it mean?

to win easily
to arrive first
to not keep up with others

Correct answer(s):

to not keep up with others

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning is correct for Find out?

to learn or discover something
to hide something
to throw something

Correct answer(s):

to learn or discover something

Idioms & Phrases

In Grade 5 English, what does Get along mean?

to break a chair
to be friendly with someone
to sleep early

Correct answer(s):

to be friendly with someone

Idioms & Phrases

What does the phrase Spill the beans mean?

to hide a toy
to tell a secret
to wash dishes

Correct answer(s):

to tell a secret

Idioms & Phrases

Select the meaning of Get ready.

to forget
to whisper
to prepare

Correct answer(s):

to prepare

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning best matches As cold as ice?

very bright
very noisy
very cold

Correct answer(s):

very cold

Idioms & Phrases

Which simple meaning fits Give up?

to stop trying
to begin reading
to smile brightly

Correct answer(s):

to stop trying