Select the option that best explains By virtue of.
Correct answer(s):
- Because of or by the authority of something
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 SSC
Which option gives the correct meaning of Call a spade a spade?
Correct answer(s):
- Speak directly and honestly
For SSC English, identify the meaning of Call into question.
Correct answer(s):
- Cause doubt about something
What is the figurative meaning of Carry the day?
Correct answer(s):
- Win or succeed in a contest or argument
Which meaning matches the phrase Cast doubt on?
Correct answer(s):
- Make something seem uncertain
Choose the best interpretation of Cast light on.
Correct answer(s):
- Help explain or clarify something
What idea does Catch someone red-handed usually express?
Correct answer(s):
- Catch someone while doing something wrong
Which explanation is closest to Catch the eye?
Correct answer(s):
- Attract attention
How should we understand Cause a stir in a sentence?
Correct answer(s):
- Create excitement, surprise, or public discussion
Which explanation is closest to Bend over backwards?
Correct answer(s):
- Try very hard to help or please someone
How should we understand Beside the point in a sentence?
Correct answer(s):
- Not relevant to the matter being discussed
What does the phrase Bide one’s time suggest?
Correct answer(s):
- Wait patiently for the right opportunity
Pick the correct meaning of the expression Bite one’s tongue.
Correct answer(s):
- Stop oneself from saying something
Which answer best defines Bite the dust?
Correct answer(s):
- Fail, be defeated, or die
What does the idiom Blaze a trail mean?
Correct answer(s):
- Be the first to do something and show the way for others
Choose the correct meaning of Blind alley.
Correct answer(s):
- A course of action that leads nowhere
In English, what is meant by Blow hot and cold?
Correct answer(s):
- Keep changing one's opinion or attitude
In English, what is meant by At the receiving end?
Correct answer(s):
- Being the person who suffers or is affected by something
Select the option that best explains Blue in the face.
Correct answer(s):
- Exhausted from arguing or trying without success
Select the option that best explains Back to basics.
Correct answer(s):
- Returning to simple and important principles