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

How should we understand Catch your eye?

to attract your attention
to close your eyes
to make you sleepy

Correct answer(s):

to attract your attention

Idioms & Phrases

What does someone mean by saying Cheer up?

to run faster
to become happier
to write neatly

Correct answer(s):

to become happier

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer shows the correct meaning of Come true?

to become wet
to move away
to really happen as hoped

Correct answer(s):

to really happen as hoped

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