Adages and Proverbs Quiz

What are adages and proverbs?

• Short simple statements of wisdom or advice

• Famous speeches recited by authors

• Statements that give practical wisdom

• Popular sayings used in songs and movies

What does the proverb 'Two wrongs don't make a right' mean?

• It's okay to steal from someone who stole from you

• Hitting someone back is the right thing to do

• Both choices are wrong

• Stealing from someone is justified

Which of the following is a popular adage?

• A cat has nine lives

• The pen is mightier than the sword

• Actions speak louder than words

• A chain is only as strong as its weakest link

What does the adage 'Birds of a feather flock together' mean?

• Opposites attract

• Don't judge a book by its cover

• Better safe than sorry

• People with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate with each other

What does the adage 'Don't judge a book by its cover' mean?

• Opposites attract

• Better safe than sorry

• People with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate with each other

• You shouldn't judge someone or something by its outward appearance alone

What does the adage 'Better safe than sorry' mean?

• Opposites attract

• You shouldn't judge someone or something by its outward appearance alone

• People with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate with each other

• It's wiser to be cautious and take precautions than to regret not doing so later

What does the adage 'Actions speak louder than words' mean?

• It's wiser to be cautious and take precautions than to regret not doing so later

• You shouldn't judge someone or something by its outward appearance alone

• People with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate with each other

• What someone does is more important than what they say

What does the adage 'The pen is mightier than the sword' mean?

• What someone does is more important than what they say

• You shouldn't judge someone or something by its outward appearance alone

• It's wiser to be cautious and take precautions than to regret not doing so later

• The written word has more influence and power than violence or force

What does the adage 'Time flies when you're having fun' mean?

• The written word has more influence and power than violence or force

• What someone does is more important than what they say

• It's wiser to be cautious and take precautions than to regret not doing so later

• Time seems to pass quickly when you're enjoying yourself

What does the adage 'If something seems too good to be true, it probably is' mean?

• Time seems to pass quickly when you're enjoying yourself

• The written word has more influence and power than violence or force

• It's wiser to be cautious and take precautions than to regret not doing so later

• If something appears unbelievably good, it's likely not true or there's a catch