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

In everyday English, what does Look after mean?

to take care of someone or something
to search under a bed
to paint a wall

Correct answer(s):

to take care of someone or something

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

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

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the correct meaning of As sweet as honey.

very sweet or very kind
very heavy
very late

Correct answer(s):

very sweet or very kind

Idioms & Phrases

What idea does Go ahead express?

to sit at the back
to start or continue
to lose a pencil

Correct answer(s):

to start or continue

Idioms & Phrases

What does time flies mean?

Time passes quickly
Time makes a sound
Time stops suddenly

Correct answer(s):

Time passes quickly

Idioms & Phrases

Which sentence best explains better late than never?

It is good to be absent
Doing something late is better than not doing it
Never try if you are late

Correct answer(s):

Doing something late is better than not doing it

Idioms & Phrases

The puzzle was easy as pie. What was the puzzle like?

Very noisy
Very expensive
Very easy

Correct answer(s):

Very easy

Idioms & Phrases

If someone is as busy as a bee, what are they doing?

Working hard and doing many things
Sleeping all day
Moving very slowly

Correct answer(s):

Working hard and doing many things

Idioms & Phrases

Which choice means as brave as a lion?

Very quiet
Very brave
Very cold

Correct answer(s):

Very brave