In the sentence, what does for good mean?
When he left, he was extremely disappointed. I think he’s gone for good.
Correct answer(s):
- permanently
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
In the sentence, what does wild goose chase mean?
Their attempt to get back the stolen necklace became a wild goose chase.
Correct answer(s):
- useless search
What does the phrase a close-fisted person mean?
Correct answer(s):
- a miser
In the sentence, what does in a nutshell mean?
I want to tell you in a nutshell: lust for money and power ruined her life.
Correct answer(s):
- in a brief manner
In the sentence, what does other fish to fry mean?
Please be as brief as you can; I have other fish to fry.
Correct answer(s):
- some important work to attend to
In the sentence, what does eat like a horse mean?
Despite the doctor’s advice, he still eats like a horse.
Correct answer(s):
- eats a lot of food
In the sentence, what does get down to business mean?
After getting a severe scolding from his mother, Karim got down to business.
Correct answer(s):
- began to work seriously
What does the idiom or phrase a close shave mean?
Correct answer(s):
- a narrow escape from danger
In the sentence, what does see eye to eye mean?
I do not see eye to eye with you in this matter.
Correct answer(s):
- to have the same opinion
In the sentence, what does maiden speech mean?
He spoke well though it was his maiden speech.
Correct answer(s):
- first speech
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
In the sentence, what does turn over a new leaf mean?
After failing the exam, he decided to turn over a new leaf and study every day.
Correct answer(s):
- make a fresh start
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
What does the idiom or phrase cry wolf mean?
Correct answer(s):
- give a false alarm
Which phrase contains words opposed to each other in meaning?
Correct answer(s):
- reproduction and death