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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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Quizzes in English Grammar

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

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

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

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

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

Which answer correctly explains Grow up?

  • to become smaller
  • to fall asleep
  • to become older or become an adult
Correct answer(s):
  • to become older or become an adult

What does the phrase Hang on mean?

  • to wait for a short time
  • to throw away
  • to laugh loudly
Correct answer(s):
  • to wait for a short time

Which meaning best matches Hurry up?

  • to move slowly
  • to move or act quickly
  • to draw quietly
Correct answer(s):
  • to move or act quickly

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

The empty box was as light as a feather. What does this mean?

  • It was very heavy
  • It was very colorful
  • It was very light
Correct answer(s):
  • It was very light

During the story, the class was as quiet as a mouse. How was the class?

  • Very quiet
  • Very hungry
  • Very late
Correct answer(s):
  • Very quiet

What is a blessing in disguise?

  • Something that seems bad but later brings good
  • A very loud celebration
  • A game played outside
Correct answer(s):
  • Something that seems bad but later brings good