Adages and Proverbs

Adages and Proverbs

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence.

I love to talk to people who also like computers, because birds of a feather flock together.

What does the adage or proverb birds of a feather flock together mean.

• to form a group with people of similar interests

• to go watch birds fly in the park

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence.

Sandy tried to run for 5th grade President, but she was too shy and a leopard cannot change their spots.

What does the adage or proverb a leopard cannot change their spots mean.

• people who do not like to go for runs

• someone cannot change who they are

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence.

I want that bike, but I will wait because a penny saved is a penny earned.

What does the adage or proverb a penny saved is a penny earned mean.

• to pick up and save every penny you fine

• to be cautious and save your money

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence.

Sam thought, it is time to settle down because a rolling stones gather no moss.

What does the adage or proverb rolling stones gather no moss mean.

• a person who always moves around with no responsibilities

• someone who likes to roll down a hill