Proverbs (A memorandum)

Proverbs (A Memorandum)

When you think that PROVERBS are just some stupid and hard-to-remember sayings made up by ancient novelists, then this fun lesson is gonna prove you wrong! Proverbs are really exciting when you get the hang of it and kinda boring when you do not. But, time and tide wait for no man, so let us get started with understanding these ornate gems of literature!

What are PROVERBS?

Say some random person comes, says something you think is a "Shakespeare language" (take for instance, that person said a proverb), and goes. Did you understand anything? Apparently not. So here's the answer which you can carry with yourself in a bag and spill out the knowledge in front of that guy (better be non-violent and anti-ego). A proverb is a pithy saying which states a general truth or advice. "Advice" reminds me of a proverb: Advice is what fools don't take and wise don't need. So without any further ado, let us snack on some well known proverbs.

TOO MANY COOKS SPOIL THE BROTH.

So, this proverb basically means that too many experts may make a mess of the job. For instance, in a reality singing talent show, there are 50 expert and well known singers...each one of them will have a different point of view regarding the contestants...and all those bitter and sweet comments with mix up to make a- umm...bittersweet broth with a lot of bitter gourd and little bit of jaggery...or vice-versa!

SILENCE IS GOLDEN

The absence of noise does give mental peace sometimes, right? Say this teacher is in a classroom with 100 students who are as talkative as magpies. Suddenly, the teacher says that all-time silencing line, "pin-drop silence". And, voila! The talkatives turn into taciturns, and the noise of banging tables turns into the scribbling of pencils! The teacher heaves a sigh of relief and I would too if I made this proverb easier in any way for you too learn!

A STITCH IN TIME SAVES NINE

By mending in time, further big loss is avoided. There was (or is, no offense) a girl named Mona. Her Mathematics was not that great (proved by a series of school tests). Instead of spending (actually wasting) her time sulking or fiddling around, she took an initiative to practice and amend her weak point. She decided to brush up her math concepts by practicing x number of sums for at least 1 hour each day. The next test went superb and she became a celebrated mathematician!

HASTE IS WASTE

To hurry in doing things is a waste altogether.

9:40 am, Online classes going on.

There is 5 minutes writing time left for students to complete their test. The next 15 minutes are ONLY for uploading your answer sheet. Ted still has 2 word problems to solve. Instead of pacifying himself with the fact that if he uses his mind, 5 minutes is more than enough for two sums, he is writing the solution in hurry. According to him, the test is completed and he submits the paper without checking his answers. He had left the last question with the value of 5 marks. What a fiasco!

SOME INTERESTING PROVERBS:

The darkest cloud has a silver lining — There is always hope in a miserable condition.

A bad workman quarrels with his tools — An inefficient person always grumbles.

To toil is the lot/work of mankind — Man survives by working.

Time makes the worst enemies friends — Time is the healer of all wounds.

Rome was not built in a day — Great achievements are achieved over long periods.

It is no use crying over spilt milk — Regret for what has already happened is of no avail.

Time and tide wait for no man — One must behave according to the nature and not against it. Opportunities do not wait.

DON'T CROSS THE BRIDGE UNTIL YOU COME TO IT

Don't worry about the difficulties until they actually occur. Tom was revising for his English test. There was a topic which was not so easy for him to learn. He had set it in his mind that this particular question will surely come in the assessment. He got all tensed up and instead of trying to learn that topic, he forgot all the others he had learnt as well! You can guess what happened next!

Multiple Choice

Which proverb best describes the given image?

• The man kicked his tools

• The tools have broken

• A bad workman quarrels with his tools

• The workman is angry

Fill in the Blank

Too many cooks spoil the _____.

Fill in the Blank

_______ is golden.

Multiple Choice

"A stitch in time saves nine" means?

• If you stitch a clock, 9 o' clock will never arrive.

• By mending in time, loss in future can be avoided

• We should perform an act only if we know the aftermath of it.

• There is no such proverb.

Fill in the Blank

To turn the other_____.

Multiple Choice

Which proverb best describes the given image?

• Every sky has a cloud

• Every cloud belongs to a sky

• The sun behind the clouds

• The darkest clouds have a silver lining

Multiple Choice

Which proverb best describes the given image?

• Rome was not built in a day.

• Leaning tower of Pisa has been destroyed

• The sky is blue

• Such a huge building.

Multiple Choice

It is no use crying over _____ ____.

Multiple Select

Select all that apply: To ____ is the ____ of mankind.

• 1) Toil, Lot

• 2) Work, lot

• 3) Toil, work

• 4) Lot, Work

OUT-STANDING JOB!

Very well, we've learnt a dozen proverbs and revised them too. Coming next are some more interesting proverbs which give important messages.

Proverbs:-

God helps those who help themselves — Self-help is always rewarded.

Turn the other cheek — Make a decision to remain calm and not to react.

He who follows two hares catches neither — One should not pursue many things at a time.

Wisdom is too high for a fool — Fools will never heed to wise advice.

Discretion is the better part of valour — In the act of bravery, practical wisdom is a necessity.

He laughs best who laughs last — He who succeeds ultimately is the happiest.

MORE PROVERBS:-

Little strokes fell great oaks — Even little efforts achieve great success.

It is easier said than done — It is very easy to speak than to act.

Prevention is better than cure — It is better to mend things in initial stages.

Giving to the poor is lending to God — To help the poor is the most pious act.

Many a flower is born to blush unseen — Many unfortunates are born without getting an opportunity to show their merit.

Nothing succeeds like success — Success is the highest achievement and cannot be compared with anything else.

MORE, MORE PROVERBS:-

A jack of all trades but master of none — One who knows many things but has no thorough knowledge of anything.

Still waters run deep — A person of calm nature has depth of thought and vision.

Look before you leap. Don't act before considering the potential consequences of your actions.

One cannot pump the ocean out—One cannot do things which are beyond one's strength. Where there is smoke there is fire — Behind every happening, there is a reason.

Half bread is better than nothing — Something is better than nothing.

It is never too late to mend — Correct yourself as soon as you discover the mistake.

LET US REVISE THE NEW ONES NOW!

COMING NEXT IS A SET OF MCQs, FILL IN THE BLANKS, CHECKLISTS AND OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS. BEST OF LUCK!

Multiple Choice

Select the correct image: Little strokes fell great ____.

Fill in the Blank

Still waters ____ ____.

Multiple Select

Half _____ is better than nothing.

• Cake

• Bread

• Loaf

• Pastry

Open Ended

Tell the meaning of the proverb: Still waters run deep. Try to write the answer using your own words.

Open Ended

Give a real life incident/example of the following proverb: Haste is waste. Answer in 30-40 words.

Open Ended

Tell the meaning of the proverb: Look before you leap.

Multiple Choice

One cannot pump the _______ out.

• Bucket

• Mug

• Basin

• Ocean

Fill in the Blank

As you sow, so shall you _____.

Multiple Choice

It's never too late to ____.

• Send

• Bend

• Mend

• Lend

Multiple Choice

A _____ of all trades, but ________ of none.

• Tom, Master

• Sam, Miser

• James, Mister

• Jack, Master

Fill in the Blank

It is easier ____ than _____.

Multiple Choice

"During the Corona virus pandemic, it is better we stay at home, and go out only on being imperative. If we need to go out, we should wear the mask, maintain a distance of at least 6 feet from others, and avoid going into crowded places. Taking these protective measures and staying safe is better than getting ill and taking bitter pills!" Which proverb best describes the passage given?

• Protection is better than taking medicines.

• Prevention is better than cure.

• Protection is better than bed rest.

Open Ended

Explain: God helps those who help themselves.

Open Ended

Nothing succeeds like success. Explain the proverb.

Multiple Choice

_____ is the better part of valour.

• Direction

• Destruction

• Discretion

• Disappearance

Open Ended

He laughs best who laughs last. Explain the proverb.

Open Ended

He who follows two hares catches neither. Explain.

Open Ended

Wisdom is too high for a fool. Explain this proverb.

Multiple Select

Giving to the _____ is lending to the _______.

• Poor, Rich

• Poor, God

• Needy, Almighty

• Rich, Poor

Multiple Choice

"Many a flower is born to blush unseen" Means:

• Many people show their merit the moment they are born.

• Many fortunates are born with the opportunity to show their merit.

• Many unfortunates are born without the opportunity to show their merit.

• Many fortunates are born without the opportunity to to show their merit.

Open Ended

Explain: God helps those who help themselves.

Poll

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Hope you liked the lesson, and this memorandum aided your brain!

Stay safe, keep learning!

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(purely non-official) I just thought that my knowledge would aid in someone else's school syllabus. Being a 7th grader myself, I understand these kind of fun lessons help a lot specially during this pandemic era. Thank you !