What does hit the books mean in this sentence: “I need to hit the books after lunch”?
Correct answer(s):
- Study hard
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
Which situation shows someone is in hot water?
Correct answer(s):
- A boy is in trouble for breaking a window
Which feeling is described by on cloud nine?
Correct answer(s):
- Very happy
What does keep an eye on mean?
Correct answer(s):
- Watch carefully
What does the idiom a piece of cake mean?
Correct answer(s):
- Something very easy
In classroom English, what does the phrase work together mean?
Correct answer(s):
- to cooperate with others
In classroom English, what does the phrase listen carefully mean?
Correct answer(s):
- to pay close attention while listening
What does the idiom or phrase try again mean?
Correct answer(s):
- to make another attempt
Which idiom or phrase means to wait in an orderly row for your turn?
Correct answer(s):
- stand in line
What does the idiom or phrase a piece of cake mean?
Correct answer(s):
- something very easy
Which idiom or phrase means listening carefully?
Correct answer(s):
- all ears
Choose the best idiom or phrase to complete the sentence:
You finished your homework after dinner; __________.
Correct answer(s):
- better late than never
Which option is a common classroom phrase about reading words so others can hear them?
Correct answer(s):
- read aloud
Which sentence uses write neatly correctly?
Correct answer(s):
- During group work, we should write neatly.
Which idiom or phrase means to say words in a way that is easy to hear and understand?
Correct answer(s):
- speak clearly
In the sentence, what does around the clock mean?
The department store is open around the clock.
Correct answer(s):
- day and night
In the sentence, what does all ears mean?
The students were all ears when the speaker started talking about the changes in the exam.
Correct answer(s):
- attentive
In the sentence, what does eat like a horse mean?
Despite the doctor’s advice, he still eats like a horse.
Correct answer(s):
- eats a lot of food
In the sentence, what does in no time mean?
He will come in no time.
Correct answer(s):
- very soon
What does the idiom or phrase a round dozen mean?
Correct answer(s):
- a full dozen