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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

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

Which choice gives the best meaning of The ball is in your court?

  • it is your turn to act or decide
  • you lost a ball
  • the game is over
Correct answer(s):
  • it is your turn to act or decide

How should we understand The early bird catches the worm?

  • birds always eat worms
  • late work is best
  • people who start early have a better chance
Correct answer(s):
  • people who start early have a better chance

Choose the correct meaning of Bite off more than you can chew.

  • to try to do more than you can manage
  • to eat too slowly
  • to help at the right time
Correct answer(s):
  • to try to do more than you can manage

In everyday English, what does Break the ice mean?

  • to break a glass cup
  • to finish a race
  • to make people feel relaxed and ready to talk
Correct answer(s):
  • to make people feel relaxed and ready to talk

Which option explains Bring to light?

  • to turn off a lamp
  • to make something known or clear
  • to hide the truth
Correct answer(s):
  • to make something known or clear

What is meant by By the way?

  • used to add a new point to a conversation
  • used to end a fight
  • used to count money
Correct answer(s):
  • used to add a new point to a conversation

A Grade 6 student reads Call it a day. What does it mean?

  • to name a holiday
  • to begin a race
  • to stop working for the day
Correct answer(s):
  • to stop working for the day

Which choice gives the best meaning of Cut corners?

  • to draw a square carefully
  • to do something in an easy but careless way
  • to share food fairly
Correct answer(s):
  • to do something in an easy but careless way

What does someone mean by saying Easier said than done?

  • something is already finished
  • something is too noisy
  • something is easy to talk about but hard to do
Correct answer(s):
  • something is easy to talk about but hard to do

What is the best meaning for Get cold feet?

  • to become nervous or afraid before doing something
  • to feel very hot
  • to fall asleep
Correct answer(s):
  • to become nervous or afraid before doing something

Which option is closest in meaning to Get out of hand?

  • to become very clean
  • to become smaller
  • to become difficult to control
Correct answer(s):
  • to become difficult to control