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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

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

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

Which event is a close call?

  • A song played softly
  • A narrow escape from danger or trouble
  • A long walk after school
Correct answer(s):
  • A narrow escape from danger or trouble

When someone says “I am all ears,” what do they mean?

  • They are listening carefully
  • They are wearing a hat
  • They cannot hear anything
Correct answer(s):
  • They are listening carefully

After the model broke, the group went back to square one. What did they do?

  • They finished the work
  • They started again from the beginning
  • They painted a square
Correct answer(s):
  • They started again from the beginning

Which situation shows someone is in hot water?

  • A boy is in trouble for breaking a window
  • A girl is drinking cold water
  • A child is swimming in a pool
Correct answer(s):
  • A boy is in trouble for breaking a window

What does the idiom a piece of cake mean?

  • Something very hard
  • Something very easy
  • Something very old
Correct answer(s):
  • Something very easy

Before a school play, a teacher says, break a leg. What does the teacher mean?

  • Run very fast
  • Be careful with your leg
  • Good luck
Correct answer(s):
  • Good luck

If someone lets the cat out of the bag, what do they do?

  • They feed a pet
  • They clean a bag
  • They tell a secret
Correct answer(s):
  • They tell a secret

When a parent says hold your horses, what should a child do?

  • Sing louder
  • Wait and be patient
  • Finish eating
Correct answer(s):
  • Wait and be patient

Rima stayed home because she was under the weather. How did Rima feel?

  • Sick or unwell
  • Very angry
  • Ready to travel
Correct answer(s):
  • Sick or unwell

What does hit the books mean in this sentence: “I need to hit the books after lunch”?

  • Throw books away
  • Buy new books
  • Study hard
Correct answer(s):
  • Study hard