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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.

Quizzes in English Grammar for Grade 8

Idioms & Phrases

What idea does Have a narrow escape express?

to monitor or record something carefully
to barely avoid danger or trouble
having a friendly relationship
to begin and continue, especially something unpleasant

Correct answer(s):

to barely avoid danger or trouble

Idioms & Phrases

Which option has the same general meaning as Have the upper hand?

to stay level with others or remain informed
the opposite is true
to start a journey, task, or plan
to have an advantage over others

Correct answer(s):

to have an advantage over others

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer gives the closest meaning of Heart and soul?

said to hope that good luck continues
with complete effort and sincerity
very close to doing or experiencing something
to arrange, establish, or create something

Correct answer(s):

with complete effort and sincerity

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning fits the phrase Hold back?

to understand how something is done
complete or absolute
to complete or survive something difficult
to stop or prevent progress, speech, or action

Correct answer(s):

to stop or prevent progress, speech, or action

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the correct meaning of Hold good.

to give special importance to something
not able to be reached or obtained
to stop resisting and accept something
to remain true or valid

Correct answer(s):

to remain true or valid

Idioms & Phrases

Pick the option that best matches Hold out.

to establish the basic support for future success
to continue resisting or lasting
slightly unwell or upset
to cause something to happen

Correct answer(s):

to continue resisting or lasting

Idioms & Phrases

Which option best explains the expression Hold up?

to delay or stop progress
to guide others or go first
in addition to something
to oppose or act contrary to something

Correct answer(s):

to delay or stop progress

Idioms & Phrases

The phrase In a bad way is closest in meaning to which option?

to fail to take someone or something, or move ahead of them
to be accepted as something or someone
in serious difficulty or poor condition
to agree with or support an idea

Correct answer(s):

in serious difficulty or poor condition

Idioms & Phrases

What is the figurative use of In a tight corner?

not to mention; even less
in a difficult situation with few choices
to return money or repay a wrong
to break a promise or fail to keep one’s word

Correct answer(s):

in a difficult situation with few choices

Idioms & Phrases

In common English, what is meant by Go for?

despite difficulty, danger, or opposition
to choose, try for, or support something
done immediately after being mentioned
to provide a place for someone to stay

Correct answer(s):

to choose, try for, or support something

Idioms & Phrases

Which option correctly defines In advance?

to meet expectations or standards
to deliberately start an argument
before a particular time or event
to be remembered as important in the future

Correct answer(s):

before a particular time or event

Idioms & Phrases

What is the correct sense of Go off?

during the time before something else happens
not at all
to make a sudden loud noise or explode
to understand the mood or situation around you

Correct answer(s):

to make a sudden loud noise or explode

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the meaning that matches In all.

to think someone is inferior
to recover or survive a difficult situation
altogether or as a total
to choose, try for, or support something

Correct answer(s):

altogether or as a total

Idioms & Phrases

Which option best explains the expression Get through?

in agreement or harmony with something
to consider difficulties or special circumstances
to complete or survive something difficult
to recover or survive a difficult situation

Correct answer(s):

to complete or survive something difficult

Idioms & Phrases

The phrase Give in is closest in meaning to which option?

to honor someone who has died
to treat something as less serious than it is
to save something or stop considering it temporarily
to stop resisting and accept something

Correct answer(s):

to stop resisting and accept something

Idioms & Phrases

What is the figurative use of Give rise to?

not at all
to understand or see something with difficulty
to cause something to happen
to propose or suggest something

Correct answer(s):

to cause something to happen

Idioms & Phrases

Which option correctly defines Go against?

for the purpose of doing something
to oppose or act contrary to something
to use a difficult situation as well as possible
to recommend or speak favorably about someone

Correct answer(s):

to oppose or act contrary to something

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the meaning that matches Go along with.

instead of someone or something
to agree with or support an idea
to compensate for something
to apply an idea or plan in real life

Correct answer(s):

to agree with or support an idea

Idioms & Phrases

Select the best interpretation of Go back on.

looking for something
to allow space or opportunity for something else
to behave as if one is more important than others
to break a promise or fail to keep one’s word

Correct answer(s):

to break a promise or fail to keep one's word

Idioms & Phrases

What does Go down in history suggest in everyday use?

to be remembered as important in the future
despite something
to speak politely and avoid rude words
to extinguish something or stop it from burning

Correct answer(s):

to be remembered as important in the future