Proverbs Quiz

What is the meaning of the proverb "All that glitters is not gold"?

• It's important to have shiny objects.

• Something that looks good may not actually be good.

• Gold is the most valuable substance.

• Glittering objects are always desirable.

According to the proverb "When in Rome, do as the Romans do," what should you do when in a new situation or place?

• When in a new place, keep to your own customs.

• Try to change the customs of the new place.

• Follow the customs and practices of that place.

• Avoid interacting with the locals.

What does the proverb "A picture is worth a thousand words" suggest about pictures?

• Pictures are always expensive.

• Pictures can capture emotions and ideas more effectively than written or spoken explanations.

• A thousand words should be written about a picture.

• Pictures should be accompanied by a thousand words.

What is the proverb "Actions speak louder than words" trying to convey?

• Speaking loudly is better than taking action.

• It's better to take action than to just talk about it.

• Words are not necessary for communication.

• Actions should always be silent.

What does the proverb "Practice makes perfect" imply?

• Perfection is not achievable.

• Practice is not necessary for success.

• To become really good at something, you have to practice.

• Practice should be done in moderation.

How does the proverb "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" define beauty?

• Beauty is a universal concept.

• Beauty is determined by the majority.

• People have different ideas about what is beautiful.

• Beauty is only skin deep.

What lesson can be learned from the proverb "You can't judge a book by its cover"?

• Books should not have covers.

• The cover of a book is always an accurate representation of its contents.

• Things sometimes look different than they really are, so you need to look more closely before you decide.

• Judging books is a necessary skill.

Match the following

• All that glitters is not gold.

• Sara went to a new place for take-out and was not sure of how things worked, so she watched another customer before she ordered.

• Actions speak louder than words.

• Sam could not describe the destruction caused by the storm. He ended up using his camera to show his friends what was left of the town.

• A picture is worth a thousand words.

• The car looked great, but it turned out to be a very bad buy.

• When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

• When I started volunteering at the shelter, my son finally followed my advice and found someplace to volunteer too.

Match the following

• Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

• The old man walking into the bank looked like a beggar. He turned out to be a millionaire!

• Practice makes perfect.

• You may not think my purple hair is attractive, but I love it!

• You can’t judge a book by its cover.

• Bill wanted to improve his bowling game, so he played every day.