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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

____ glass is, for all practical purposes, a solid, its molecular structure is that of a liquid.

Correct answer(s):
  • Although

Which phrase can replace will be held in the sentence?
The second-anniversary celebration of our college will be held on December 15.

  • comes off
  • will bring about
  • will come round
  • will cause
Correct answer(s):
  • comes off

“Maria, my student, is on leave to-day” – The sentence with correct punctuation.

Correct answer(s):
  • Maria, my student, is on leave to-day

In the sentence, what does in no time mean?
He will come in no time.

  • very soon
  • never in the future
  • not in the future
  • not ever
Correct answer(s):
  • very soon

What does the idiom or phrase white elephant mean?

  • a black marketer
  • a hoarder
  • a very costly or troublesome possession
  • an elephant of white color
Correct answer(s):
  • a very costly or troublesome possession

Identify the correct sentence –

  • She had faith on and hopes for the future
  • She had faith and hopes for the future
  • She had faith and hopes in future
Correct answer(s):
  • She had faith and hopes for the future

Choose the appropriate meaning of the idiom swan song.

  • first work
  • last work
  • middle work
  • early work
Correct answer(s):
  • last work