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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.

Quizzes in English Grammar for Grade 8

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning correctly matches Come round?

a sudden and unexpected event
in strong disagreement
to overcome a barrier or make important progress
to change one’s opinion or agree after some time

Correct answer(s):

to change one's opinion or agree after some time

Idioms & Phrases

In English usage, what is meant by Bring down?

to become confident in a new situation
an accidental mistake in speaking
to be overwhelmed by strong emotion
to reduce or cause something to fall

Correct answer(s):

to reduce or cause something to fall

Idioms & Phrases

Which option has the same meaning as Come up against?

a welcome and refreshing change
easily available or ready to use
to face a difficulty or opposition
to cause something to happen

Correct answer(s):

to face a difficulty or opposition

Idioms & Phrases

Which option shows the proper meaning of Bring forward?

to belong or be accepted in a group
a very short distance
to be in a difficult situation
to move something to an earlier time or present it for discussion

Correct answer(s):

to move something to an earlier time or present it for discussion

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the correct meaning of Come up with.

very different from something else
so worried or confused that one does not know what to do
to reduce or cause something to fall
to think of or produce an idea

Correct answer(s):

to think of or produce an idea

Idioms & Phrases

Which choice best matches the idiomatic use of Bring out?

temporarily
to reveal, publish, or make something noticeable
the same unpleasant treatment one has given others
to be watchful and ready for danger or action

Correct answer(s):

to reveal, publish, or make something noticeable

Idioms & Phrases

How should a reader understand Come what may?

a difficult or controversial issue
at risk or in danger of being lost
to move something to an earlier time or present it for discussion
whatever happens

Correct answer(s):

whatever happens

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer gives the closest meaning of Bring someone around?

to persuade someone to agree
from the very beginning
a constant source of annoyance or trouble
to produce good results

Correct answer(s):

to persuade someone to agree

Idioms & Phrases

What is the correct sense of Cut a long story short?

a person cannot easily change their true character
to withdraw from a promise or agreement
to tell only the main points
to reveal, publish, or make something noticeable

Correct answer(s):

to tell only the main points

Idioms & Phrases

What idea is usually expressed by Bring something to a close?

to hurry or start moving faster
to finish or end something
to make sense or be logically correct
to suffer the worst part of something

Correct answer(s):

to finish or end something

Idioms & Phrases

In English usage, what is meant by Cut no ice?

to have no effect or influence
renewed energy or a fresh chance to live better
to support someone or confirm what they say
to persuade someone to agree

Correct answer(s):

to have no effect or influence

Idioms & Phrases

What does Build castles in the air mean in common English?

to communicate an idea clearly
threatening in words but not harmful in action
to make unrealistic dreams or plans
to finish something before a deadline

Correct answer(s):

to make unrealistic dreams or plans

Idioms & Phrases

Which option shows the proper meaning of Cut out for?

naturally suited for a particular role or work
a way to ask what someone is thinking
to listen with full attention
to finish or end something

Correct answer(s):

naturally suited for a particular role or work

Idioms & Phrases

Select the best meaning for the phrase Call for.

to make progress or become successful
at the proper time, not immediately
one’s husband, wife, or life partner
to require or demand something

Correct answer(s):

to require or demand something

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning correctly matches At face value?

as something appears, without deeper questioning
to offer help or information
to fight or try very hard
a way to ask what someone is thinking

Correct answer(s):

as something appears, without deeper questioning

Idioms & Phrases

Which option best explains the idiom Beyond one's reach?

to admit that one was wrong and apologize
a sudden and unexpected event
very slowly
impossible to obtain or too difficult to achieve

Correct answer(s):

impossible to obtain or too difficult to achieve

Idioms & Phrases

Which option has the same meaning as At loggerheads?

to succeed or happen as planned
to become confident in a new situation
in strong disagreement
a good person with an unpolished manner

Correct answer(s):

in strong disagreement

Idioms & Phrases

What is the figurative meaning of Blow one's own trumpet?

to boast about one’s own achievements
to fail or produce no result
a welcome and refreshing change
as something appears, without deeper questioning

Correct answer(s):

to boast about one's own achievements

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the correct meaning of At one's fingertips.

to be published, revealed, or become known
easily available or ready to use
to belong or be accepted in a group
a guess made with little information

Correct answer(s):

easily available or ready to use

Idioms & Phrases

What does the phrase Boil down to usually suggest?

to rely on something as a backup
very different from something else
to have something as the main point or result
in strong disagreement

Correct answer(s):

to have something as the main point or result