Which choice gives the best meaning of Cut corners?
Correct answer(s):
- to do something in an easy but careless way
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 6
How should we understand Draw the line?
Correct answer(s):
- to set a limit
What does someone mean by saying Easier said than done?
Correct answer(s):
- something is easy to talk about but hard to do
Which answer shows the correct meaning of Every now and then?
Correct answer(s):
- sometimes
What is the best meaning for Get cold feet?
Correct answer(s):
- to become nervous or afraid before doing something
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.
What does the idiom or phrase a piece of cake mean?
Correct answer(s):
- something very easy
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 within a stone’s throw mean?
Our school is within a stone’s throw of the railway station.
Correct answer(s):
- at a short distance
In the sentence, what does for good mean?
When he left, he was extremely disappointed. I think he’s gone for good.
Correct answer(s):
- permanently
What does the phrase a close-fisted person mean?
Correct answer(s):
- a miser
In the sentence, what does in a nutshell mean?
I want to tell you in a nutshell: lust for money and power ruined her life.
Correct answer(s):
- in a brief manner
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 get down to business mean?
After getting a severe scolding from his mother, Karim got down to business.
Correct answer(s):
- began to work seriously
What does the idiom or phrase a close shave mean?
Correct answer(s):
- a narrow escape from danger
In the sentence, what does see eye to eye mean?
I do not see eye to eye with you in this matter.
Correct answer(s):
- to have the same opinion