Explore Proverbs

Explore Proverbs

By Alexander Converse

The article "All Work and No Play" takes its title from a well-known proverb. A proverb is an "old familiar saying that expresses a wise thought."​

​Explore Proverbs

Multiple Choice

What do you think the proverb "A penny saved is a penny earned" means?

• People who spend their money on foolish things will lose their money and become poor.

• A good reputation is worth more than any amount of money.

• Someone who pays their bills on time can always borrow money.

• It's a good idea to save money.

Multiple Choice

What do you think the proverb "A picture is worth a thousand words" means?

• Some pictures aren't worth the paper they're printed on.

• It would take 1,000 words to describe most pictures.

• Pictures describe things more easily than words.

• A good picture costs $1,000.

Multiple Choice

What do you think the proverb "A watched pot never boils" means?

• Time seems longer when you're waiting for something to happen.

• Time cannot be stopped.

• If you want a pot to boil, you can't watch it.

​Figuratively

​Literally

Multiple Choice

What do you think the proverb "Every cloud has a silver lining" means?

• Clouds have small amounts of silver in them that makes them sparkle.

• Clouds look silver because of their lining.

• There is something good in every situation, even if it seems unpleasant.

Multiple Choice

What do you think the proverb "Look before you leap" means?

• Don't leap off anything with your eyes closed.

• Check how high it is before you jump off of it.

• Think carefully before making a big decision or doing something risky.

Poll

Which was your favorite proverb to learn about?

• A penny saved is a penny earned.

• A picture is worth a thousand words.

• A watched pot never boils.

• Every cloud has a silver lining.

• Look before you leap.