Proverbs and Reading Techniques Quiz

What is the main purpose of a proverb?

• To entertain with a funny story

• To teach a moral lesson or give advice

• To confuse the listener

• To describe a specific person

Which of the following is an example of a riddle?

• "An apple a day keeps the doctor away"

• "The early bird catches the worm"

• "I have cities, but no houses. I have mountains, but no trees. I have water, but no fish. What am I?"

• "Don't count your chickens before they hatch"

In the proverb "Actions speak louder than words," what does it mean?

• People should always shout to be heard

• Writing is more important than speaking

• What people do is more important than what they say

• Loud noises are more effective than quiet ones

What is a common characteristic of riddles?

• They always rhyme

• They are always about animals

• They use metaphors and similes

• They challenge the listener to solve a puzzle

Which proverb means "Don't judge something by how it looks"?

• "A penny saved is a penny earned"

• "Don't put all your eggs in one basket"

• "You can't teach an old dog new tricks"

• "Don't judge a book by its cover"

What reading style involves quickly looking over a text to get a general idea of its content?

• Intensive reading

• Skimming

• Extensive reading

• Scanning

Which reading technique is best for finding specific information in a text?

• Extensive reading

• Intensive reading

• Scanning

• Skimming

When you read a novel for pleasure, which reading style are you most likely using?

• Scanning

• Skimming

• Extensive reading

• Intensive reading

What type of reading involves carefully analyzing every word and sentence in a short passage?

• Skimming

• Scanning

• Extensive reading

• Intensive reading

Which reading style is most useful when you need to quickly determine if a book or article is relevant to your research?

• Intensive reading

• Extensive reading

• Scanning

• Skimming