Adages Proverbs Practice

Actions speak louder than words

• What you do is more important than what you say
• When you run, your feet are louder than your voice
• You can't talk as loud as you can act
• If you help me, I'll help you

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An apple a day keeps the doctor away

• Doctors don't like apples
• Eating an apple (or other healthy snack) everyday can keep you in good health
• People need apples more than they need doctors
• Don't give your doctor an apple

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You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours

• If you help me, I'll help you
• My back is itchy, please help me
• Back scratching is nice to do to other people
• When you help me, I don't have to pay someone to scratch my back

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Birds of a feather flock together

• People with similar qualities/interests often spend time together
• When birds are in a flock, they have feathers together
• If you're afraid of birds, you shouldn't hang out with them
• People who don't like each other often spend time together

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You made your bed, you must lie in it

• Be prepared to suffer the consequences of your choices
• It's pointless to make your bed, you're just going to sleep in it
• You've made a decision not to make your bed
• Don't lie, you'll just have to make your bed

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EXPLAIN: That cost an arm and a leg.

• It is very cheap.
• It is very expensive.

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What is the meaning of the adage below?
Look before you leap.

• Think ahead of acting.
• Don't listen to criticism.
• Don't jump into puddles.
• Remember what is important.

What is the meaning of the adage below?
There's no use crying over spilt milk.

• Don't be upset about something you can't change.
• Milk is the best drink.
• Crying is dumb if it's about milk.
• Be honest if you spill some milk.

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CCSS.L.5.5B

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What is a proverb?

• An adages best friend
• A short sentence from ancient origin that gives advice
• An old familiar saying that expresses wisdom
• None of the above

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What is an adage? 

• What is an adage???
• A saying that doesn't mean what it says
• An old familiar saying that expresses wisdom
• A proverbs best friend

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