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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 for Grade 6

When you see You can say that again in a sentence, what does it mean?

  • I strongly agree
  • please repeat the alphabet
  • I cannot hear you
Correct answer(s):
  • I strongly agree

Which answer best describes Out of the blue?

  • suddenly and unexpectedly
  • from the color blue
  • after a long plan
Correct answer(s):
  • suddenly and unexpectedly

Which meaning is correct for A fair-weather friend?

  • a weather reporter
  • a very brave friend
  • a friend who stays only when things are easy
Correct answer(s):
  • a friend who stays only when things are easy

In Grade 6 English, what does A fish out of water mean?

  • a strong swimmer
  • someone who feels uncomfortable in a new place
  • a fish in a pond
Correct answer(s):
  • someone who feels uncomfortable in a new place

What does the idiom or phrase Practice makes perfect mean?

  • practice wastes time
  • repeated practice helps you improve
  • perfect work needs no effort
Correct answer(s):
  • repeated practice helps you improve

Select the meaning of A piece of advice.

  • a helpful suggestion
  • a slice of cake
  • a broken toy
Correct answer(s):
  • a helpful suggestion

Which meaning best matches Put your foot down?

  • to be firm about a rule or decision
  • to step on paper
  • to run very fast
Correct answer(s):
  • to be firm about a rule or decision

Which simple meaning fits A ray of hope?

  • a bright toy
  • a loud sound
  • a small sign that things may improve
Correct answer(s):
  • a small sign that things may improve

Choose the correct meaning of Rain cats and dogs.

  • to rain small animals
  • to shine brightly
  • to rain very heavily
Correct answer(s):
  • to rain very heavily

What idea does Against the clock express?

  • standing beside a clock
  • trying to finish before time runs out
  • sleeping late
Correct answer(s):
  • trying to finish before time runs out

In everyday English, what does Read between the lines mean?

  • to read only the first line
  • to understand a hidden meaning
  • to draw between lines
Correct answer(s):
  • to understand a hidden meaning

Which answer correctly explains All in all?

  • considering everything
  • one by one
  • not at all
Correct answer(s):
  • considering everything

Which option explains See the light?

  • to understand something clearly
  • to turn on a light
  • to close your eyes
Correct answer(s):
  • to understand something clearly

What does the expression Around the corner usually mean?

  • inside a box
  • far in the past
  • coming soon or nearby
Correct answer(s):
  • coming soon or nearby

What is meant by So far, so good?

  • everything has failed
  • nothing has started
  • things are going well up to now
Correct answer(s):
  • things are going well up to now

Which meaning would a teacher expect for As clear as crystal?

  • very dark
  • very clear and easy to understand
  • very noisy
Correct answer(s):
  • very clear and easy to understand

A Grade 6 student reads Take it easy. What does it mean?

  • to run quickly
  • to relax and not worry too much
  • to work without rest
Correct answer(s):
  • to relax and not worry too much

Select the meaning of Keep in touch.

  • to stop talking forever
  • to continue communicating
  • to touch a wall
Correct answer(s):
  • to continue communicating