pstong - Proverbs and Idioms Year 5_1

Ali thought of buying a mobile phone with the money he might win in the essay competition. I told him __________.

• don't bark if you can't bite
• don't judge a book by its cover
• don't put all your eggs in one basket
• don't count your chicken before they are hatched

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Chiang won a lot of money in the lottery but before the week is over, none is left when he spent it all buying more lottery ticket hopping he will win a lot more. As the saying goes ___________.

• don't count your chicken before they are hatch
• constant occupation prevents temptation
• charity begins at home
• easy come easy goes

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

During the discussion you had agreed to the terms __________ so I don’t think it is correct for you to claim that you had been cheated.

• with one’s tail between one’s legs
• with one foot in the grave
• with your eyes open
• with open arms

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Farid was so tied up with his school work that he had no time for any activities and he realised __________.

• all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy
• all good things come to those who wait
• honesty is the best policy
• a friend's eye is a good mirror

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

I decided to change the wiring of my house after being advised by an electrician that it could cause a fire if I didn't take care of it because I believe __________.

• a stich in time saves nine
• a penny saved is a penny earned
• an apple a day keeps the doctor away
• a little knowledge is a dangerous thing

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

I did not understand the meaning of the proverb __________ until I realised the number of mistakes I had made in my report which was hurriedly done.

• haste makes waste
• honesty is the best policy
• health is better than wealth
• he laughs best who laughs last

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

I had difficulties in my studies but with Annuar's taking the time to coach me my result has improved tremendously. He is indeed a good example of __________.

• a little knowledge is a dangerous thing
• a drowning man will clutch at straw
• a friend in need is a friend indeed
• a penny saved is a penny earned

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CCSS.L.3.1A

It is true that unity is important because we can do more when together but when we apart we fall because __________.

• waste not want not
• practice makes perfect
• honesty is the best policy
• united we stand, divided we fall

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Jamal could play all most all games like hockey, football and badminton but he did not excel in any of them. He is considered as a __________.

• liar needs good memories
• Jack of all trades but master of none
• fool soon parted with his money
• a friend in need is a friend indeed

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

James was so busy spending all the money that he had inherited to live a life of luxury but now he is in debt and had to sell his house. Just like the saying __________.

• a friend in need is a friend indeed
• a drowning man will clutch at straw
• a fool and his money are soon parted
• a little knowledge is a dangerous thing

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B