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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

Select the best explanation of A cut-throat competition.

  • Not in any possible way
  • Fixed and not open to change
  • Very severe competition in which people may act ruthlessly
  • A general practical method based on experience rather than exact calculation
Correct answer(s):
  • Very severe competition in which people may act ruthlessly

Which answer explains A dim view of correctly?

  • A disapproving or negative opinion about something
  • To act honestly, sincerely, and with fair intention
  • To try any small hope when desperate
  • In effect; almost completely
  • A personal benefit or strong stake in an outcome
Correct answer(s):
  • A disapproving or negative opinion about something

Which meaning best matches the idiom A foregone conclusion?

  • A personal benefit or strong stake in an outcome
  • To provide evidence or proof of something
  • A practical, realistic, and sensible way of dealing with something
  • A result that is certain before it happens
Correct answer(s):
  • A result that is certain before it happens

What does the phrase A full-fledged member mean in standard English?

  • A complete and officially recognized member
  • Hidden from public view or not openly known
  • At the beginning or edge of a new stage
  • A decisive moment when an important change begins
Correct answer(s):
  • A complete and officially recognized member

Choose the correct meaning of A great deal of.

  • A decisive moment when an important change begins
  • A warning action meant to prevent stronger action later
  • To try any small hope when desperate
  • To create division or hostility between people
  • A large amount or quantity of something
Correct answer(s):
  • A large amount or quantity of something

In English grammar, how should A hair’s breadth be understood?

  • To make something very clear and noticeable
  • A victory that brings little satisfaction or real benefit
  • To be in a difficult situation with very few choices
  • A very small distance, difference, or margin
Correct answer(s):
  • A very small distance, difference, or margin

Which option gives the closest meaning of A hard-headed approach?

  • An urgent effort to finish something before a deadline
  • A practical, realistic, and sensible way of dealing with something
  • To give little attention, sympathy, or consideration
  • A large amount or quantity of something
Correct answer(s):
  • A practical, realistic, and sensible way of dealing with something

For HSC English, what is the meaning of A hollow victory?

  • To find one’s position or understand a situation
  • Very severe competition in which people may act ruthlessly
  • To become legally or officially active
  • A victory that brings little satisfaction or real benefit
  • A starting point for discussion, study, or change
Correct answer(s):
  • A victory that brings little satisfaction or real benefit

Which meaning best matches the idiom A bitter pill to swallow?

  • As a result of something
  • To give little attention, sympathy, or consideration
  • Advice that accepts failure and offers no real hope
  • An unpleasant fact or result that is difficult to accept
  • During the most intense or advanced stage of something
Correct answer(s):
  • An unpleasant fact or result that is difficult to accept

Identify the correct meaning of the expression A hue and cry.

  • Unfair treatment
  • To have a personal stake or benefit in something
  • A loud public protest or strong complaint
  • Much better than others of the same type
Correct answer(s):
  • A loud public protest or strong complaint

Pick the correct meaning of the expression It goes without saying.

  • Very quickly
  • Confused and unable to think clearly
  • At the best or strongest stage
  • It is obvious and does not need to be said
Correct answer(s):
  • It is obvious and does not need to be said

Which answer best defines Keep a low profile?

  • Avoid attracting attention
  • Very cheerful and happy
  • In serious difficulty
  • Manage to stay alive with very little money
Correct answer(s):
  • Avoid attracting attention

What does the idiom Keep body and soul together mean?

  • At the best or strongest stage
  • Being planned or prepared
  • For the benefit of
  • Manage to stay alive with very little money
  • Confused and unable to think clearly
Correct answer(s):
  • Manage to stay alive with very little money

Choose the correct meaning of Keep one’s chin up.

  • Remain cheerful in a difficult time
  • Stuck in a boring fixed routine
  • Being discussed or doubted
  • Receiving public attention
Correct answer(s):
  • Remain cheerful in a difficult time

In English, what is meant by Keep one’s fingers crossed?

  • Receiving public attention
  • In general idea, though not always in detail
  • Last in order but still important
  • Hope for good luck
Correct answer(s):
  • Hope for good luck

Select the option that best explains Keep one’s head.

  • Stay calm in a difficult situation
  • Very quickly
  • Very cheerful and happy
  • Last in order but still important
  • In debt or losing money
Correct answer(s):
  • Stay calm in a difficult situation

Which option gives the correct meaning of Keep one’s nose clean?

  • Uncertain and depending on what happens next
  • Avoid attracting attention
  • Avoid trouble or wrongdoing
  • Very cheerful and happy
Correct answer(s):
  • Avoid trouble or wrongdoing

For SSC English, identify the meaning of Keep the ball rolling.

  • Being planned or prepared
  • Keep an activity or discussion continuing
  • Avoid trouble or wrongdoing
  • Very quickly
Correct answer(s):
  • Keep an activity or discussion continuing

What is the figurative meaning of Keep the wolf from the door?

  • In serious difficulty
  • Following as a result of something
  • At the best or strongest stage
  • Earn enough to avoid hunger or poverty
  • For the benefit of
Correct answer(s):
  • Earn enough to avoid hunger or poverty

Which meaning matches the phrase Know no bounds?

  • Have no limits
  • A weak or unconvincing reason
  • Very cheerful and happy
  • It is obvious and does not need to be said
Correct answer(s):
  • Have no limits