In the sentence, what does maiden speech mean?
He spoke well though it was his maiden speech.
Correct answer(s):
- first speech
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
What is a person whose head is in the clouds?
Correct answer(s):
- a daydreamer
In the sentence, what does in no time mean?
He will come in no time.
Correct answer(s):
- very soon
What does the expression bottom line mean?
Correct answer(s):
- the essential point
What does the idiom or phrase a round dozen mean?
Correct answer(s):
- a full dozen
What does the idiom or phrase dog days mean?
Correct answer(s):
- hot weather
What does the phrase maiden speech mean?
Correct answer(s):
- first speech
What does the phrase pros and cons mean?
Correct answer(s):
- merits and demerits
Choose the correct word to complete the phrase:
Do you feel ____ taking a walk?
Correct answer(s):
- like
What does the idiom or phrase cry wolf mean?
Correct answer(s):
- give a false alarm
Choose the best idiom or phrase to complete the sentence:
Never ____ the poor.
Correct answer(s):
- look down upon
What does the phrase in high spirits mean?
Correct answer(s):
- cheerful
What does bon voyage mean?
Correct answer(s):
- wish you a good trip
In the sentence, what does now and again mean?
He visits us now and again.
Correct answer(s):
- occasionally
What does the phrase give a hand mean?
Correct answer(s):
- to help
What does the phrase by all means mean?
Correct answer(s):
- certainly
What does the sentence He has left the country for good mean?
Correct answer(s):
- he has left the country permanently
Choose the best idiom or phrase to complete the sentence:
I want to settle the issue _____.
Correct answer(s):
- once and for all
What does the idiom or phrase foot the bill mean?
Correct answer(s):
- pay for it
What does the phrase within a stone's throw mean?
Correct answer(s):
- at a short distance