Adages & Proverbs Video #1

What does the proverb 'A watched pot never boils' mean?

• Boiling water requires not looking at the pot

• Watching a pot will prevent it from boiling

• Time seems to move slowly when you are waiting for something

• Pots should not be watched

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Which of the following is NOT a proverb or adage mentioned?

• Better safe than sorry

• A rolling stone gathers no moss

• A cat has nine lives

• The early bird catches the worm

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

• Flocking is a common behavior in all birds

• Feathers are essential for birds to fly

• People with similar interests or characteristics tend to stick together

• Birds prefer to be in groups

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What is the meaning of 'Two wrongs don't make a right'?

• It is impossible to correct a wrong action

• Mistakes are often repeated

• Wrong directions can never lead you to the right place

• Two negative actions do not create a positive outcome

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What does the adage 'The early bird catches the worm' advise?

• Birds should wake up early

• It's beneficial to start early to get the best opportunities

• Worms are only available in the morning

• Early risers are healthier

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What does 'Actions speak louder than words' mean?

• Actions are noisier than words

• What you do shows your intentions and values more clearly than what you say

• Words are not necessary for communication

• Speaking loudly is important

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What is the lesson from 'Don't judge a book by its cover'?

• All books are the same inside

• The value or quality of something should not be based on its appearance

• Books should not have covers

• Covers are misleading

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What does 'The pen is mightier than the sword' imply?

• Pens are physically stronger than swords

• Swords are not useful

• Pens can be used as weapons

• Writing is a more effective tool for communication and change than violence

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

• Truth is always good

• Be cautious of offers that seem too advantageous to be believable

• Skepticism is unnecessary

• Good things are always true

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What does 'The best things in life are free' mean?

• The most valuable things in life, like love and friendship, don't cost anything

• Everything in life is free

• Free things are always the best

• Life should not cost anything

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