In the sentence “Please give me a hand,” what is the speaker asking for?
Correct answer(s):
- Help
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.
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Quizzes in English Grammar for Grade 5
Two students forgot their homework. They are in the same boat. What does this mean?
Correct answer(s):
- They are in the same situation
What does time flies mean?
Correct answer(s):
- Time passes quickly
Which sentence best explains better late than never?
Correct answer(s):
- Doing something late is better than not doing it
The puzzle was easy as pie. What was the puzzle like?
Correct answer(s):
- Very easy
If someone is as busy as a bee, what are they doing?
Correct answer(s):
- Working hard and doing many things
Which choice means as brave as a lion?
Correct answer(s):
- Very brave
The empty box was as light as a feather. What does this mean?
Correct answer(s):
- It was very light
During the story, the class was as quiet as a mouse. How was the class?
Correct answer(s):
- Very quiet
What is a blessing in disguise?
Correct answer(s):
- Something that seems bad but later brings good
Which event is a close call?
Correct answer(s):
- A narrow escape from danger or trouble
When someone says “I am all ears,” what do they mean?
Correct answer(s):
- They are listening carefully
After the model broke, the group went back to square one. What did they do?
Correct answer(s):
- They started again from the beginning
If you know a poem by heart, what can you do?
Correct answer(s):
- Say it from memory
What does drop by mean?
Correct answer(s):
- Visit for a short time
What does the idiom a piece of cake mean?
Correct answer(s):
- Something very easy
Before a school play, a teacher says, break a leg. What does the teacher mean?
Correct answer(s):
- Good luck
Which meaning best matches once in a blue moon?
Correct answer(s):
- Very rarely
If someone lets the cat out of the bag, what do they do?
Correct answer(s):
- They tell a secret
When a parent says hold your horses, what should a child do?
Correct answer(s):
- Wait and be patient