Which answer best describes Burn the midnight oil?
Correct answer(s):
- to study or work late at night
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 7
How should we understand An open book?
Correct answer(s):
- a person or thing that is easy to understand
What is the correct meaning of By and large?
Correct answer(s):
- generally or mostly
What does someone mean by saying Apple of one’s eye?
Correct answer(s):
- a person loved very much
What does the idiom or phrase Carry on mean?
Correct answer(s):
- to continue
Which answer shows the correct meaning of As a matter of fact?
Correct answer(s):
- actually or in fact
Which meaning best matches Catch someone’s attention?
Correct answer(s):
- to make someone notice something
What is the best meaning for At a loss?
Correct answer(s):
- not knowing what to do or say
Choose the correct meaning of Clear the air.
Correct answer(s):
- to remove confusion or bad feelings
Which option is closest in meaning to At any rate?
Correct answer(s):
- in any case or whatever happens
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
What does the idiom or phrase a piece of cake mean?
Correct answer(s):
- something very easy
In the sentence, what does go to the dogs mean?
If people do not mend their ways, they are sure to go to the dogs.
Correct answer(s):
- to be ruined
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 cool with working mean?
He is cool with working at night.
Correct answer(s):
- ready to work
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 give a piece of one’s mind mean?
The mother was right in giving a piece of her mind to the daughter.
Correct answer(s):
- speaking sharply
In the sentence, what does come to light mean?
Through the reporter’s efforts, many unknown facts have come to light.
Correct answer(s):
- been revealed